SQA Automation Specialist - Junior  

Responsible for the development, implementation, design and execution of automated test strategies using a java based selenium web driver framework within a team.

• Prepares the Test Plan and Project Schedule following the prescribed Test Methodology for approval of the Project Lead or Team Lead. This includes the test schedules and requirements for the test project.
• Define test specifications and conditions based on the Test Plan.
• Reviews project requirements and assesses Software Quality Assurance tests needed
• Creates and executes test scripts.
• Conducts peer reviews of test scripts and other reports and documents created or updated by junior team members.
• Implements the Software Quality Assurance Plan based on the agreed upon schedule and in compliance with the team’s methodologies and standards.
• Creates defect reports against issues found during testing.
• Ensures any no-compliance activities and processes are reported to the software development team and project manager.
• Addresses all non-compliance issues.
• Reports status on SQA Activities.
• Works closely with Project Team Lead/QA Manager on implementing automated tests that support various test strategies, data generation, regression, functional, performance and stress testing.
• Attends project status meetings and trainings. Provides project status updates in the absence of the Lead.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, if required.
• Assists the Quality Assurance Manager, Quality Assurance Lead and Project Lead in performing tasks assigned to the team.
• Performs other duties as requested and within areas of expertise.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or any IT-related courses
• With at least one (1) year experience as SQA Automation

• Technical skills
  • Basic knowledge of the different types of testing (e.g. Functional, Installation, Migration, Performance, Security, Responsive Testing, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of Test Automation Tools (e.g. JUnit Framework, Selenium IDE, WebDriver, Jmeter, Sikuli, JConsole, Katalon, Appium, Postman, GraphQL)
  • Basic knowledge of Test Management tools (e.g. Testlink, JIRA, Jenkins, Smartsheet)
  • Basic knowledge of different testing platforms (e.g. Desktop, Mobile, Browser)
  • Basic knowledge of Remote Server Management tools (e.g. PuTTY, WinSCP, RDC)
  • Basic knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Basic knowledge of the different software development methodologies
  • Basic knowledge of different Operating Systems (e.g. Windows and Linux)
  • Basic knowledge of Databases and Database Management Tools (e.g. Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Management Studio, pgAdmin, SQL Examiner, SQL Data Examiner)
  • Basic knowledge of Programming Languages/Technologies (e.g. C++, Visual Basic, HTML, Java, C#, Ruby, RDBMS, Python, PERL)
  • Basic knowledge of Cloud Computing (e.g. AWS, Azure)
  • Basic knowledge of any enterprise-level applications
  • Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Product Suite

• Soft skills
  • Good research skills; is resourceful and persevering
  • Good analytical skills; keen attention to detail
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Good organizational skills
  • Good presentation skills
  • Good verbal and written English communication skills
  • Ability to work in and with teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Is accountable
  • Strong grasp of corporate values
  • Capable of making sound decisions
  • Is proactive and capable of self-direction and self-motivation