Automation Developer

Job Description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:
* Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
* Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
* Designs and writes test automation scripts
* Utilizes test automation frameworks
* Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
* Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions
· Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
· Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
· Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

General Skills:
* Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
* Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
* Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
* Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
* Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
* Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
* Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
* A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience
· Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
· Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
· Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
· Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
· A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
· Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills
· Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
· Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
· Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
· Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
· Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
· Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
· Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Evaluation Table – Automation Developer
Type/Details
* Automated Testing Skills 40%
· Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
· Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools – J-Meter
· Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
· Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
· Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
· Experience with Automated API testing

* Testing 30%
· 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
· Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
· Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
· Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
· Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps
· Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases
· Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues

Technical Skills 25%
· Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
· Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
· Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE, NVDA
· Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,
· Experience with Siebel (RLSO – Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications
· Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems
· Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services
· Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
· Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies
· Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX
· Experience with .NET platform

Soft Skills 5%
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
· Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
· Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

Must haves:
* Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5,
* Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools – J-Meter
* Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
* Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile
* 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts
* Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development
* Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5
* Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation
* Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies
* Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
* Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE, NVDA
* Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5