Senior Software QA Automation Engineer I

Summary

The Senior Software QA Automation Engineer I has a strong background in Test automation tools, Microsoft technologies and an ability to work as a key member in a software engineering team for a rapidly growing company. Our company provides Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software for large corporations. Our product is designed for high-end deployments at customer facilities or in the Microsoft Azure cloud. The core engine contains complex OLAP-type, multi-dimensional, multi-server, multi-threading, web, and SQL technologies and is specifically designed to solve problems for the Office of Finance at extremely large corporations.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-quality automation frameworks and scripts utilizing C#, Selenium, RestSharp, Appium, and other relevant technologies.
• Acquire deep knowledge of Onestream products to craft efficient and effective automation solutions that align with product functionalities and requirements.
• Lead the development and enhancement of automation frameworks, actively contribute feedback, and support the establishment of a comprehensive CI/CD automation infrastructure.
• Engage closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to gather requirements, provide input during design and development phases, and ensure the highest quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and champion opportunities for process optimization, driving initiatives that enhance the overall quality and efficiency of software development and testing processes.
• Ensure the highest standards of code quality, organization, and maintainability within the automation suite.
• Collaborate closely with QA and development teams to create comprehensive test cases and seamlessly integrate automation into the overall product quality strategy.
• Investigate automation failures, provide insightful feedback to scrum teams, and proactively manage production issues.
• Consolidate and report on test metrics, identify bottlenecks, and work closely with the development team to resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide expert support to Business Analysts, customers, and the testing team for automation-related queries and challenges.
• Participate in and lead peer code reviews and offer development and support guidance to QA engineers during test case reviews.
• Identify gaps in test coverage, propose and implement mitigation strategies to ensure comprehensive testing.
• Lead the development of new tools and infrastructure in collaboration with other members of the quality department.
• Suggest and drive enhancements to both the functional and technical aspects of products.
• Drive forward process improvements, ensuring continuous enhancement of software development and testing practices.
• Mentor other Automation engineers, provide technical guidance, resolve critical issues.
• Effectively evaluate metrics for overall quality benchmarking, automation metrics and standards. Evaluate Quality Engineering discipline principles and provide recommendations for growth and advancement.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or IT-related field.
• Minimum 3+ years programming experience.
• 5 years of experience building automation tools, and automation for web applications.
• Experience with the following technologies: C#, Selenium, RestSharp, SQL, Azure, GIT
• Competence in object-oriented programming.
• Experience with Azure and building pipelines.
• Skill for writing reusable libraries and understanding design patterns.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum Development Methodologies.
• Analyze and communicate technical issues, lead discussions, and influence decisions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and people skills.
• Document solid, well thought out test cases for complex functionality.
• Strong foundational understanding of multi-tiered architecture.
• Strong troubleshooting skills; client engagement.
• Strong Estimating and risk assessment skills.
• Drives collaboration across scrum teams/organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 3 years degree preferably in Computer Science.
• Experience in object-oriented concepts in any programming language.
• Experience in Azure or AWS cloud platform.
• Experience leading and working with offshore teams is a plus.
• Preferred experience and knowledge in SQL and developing database queries.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to define, refine, support, and follow established processes.
• The ability to mentor others is small areas of the OneStream product.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Takes initiative to learn new technologies and testing techniques to share with the organization.
• Proactively takes on new tasks and assignments beyond individual team-based expectations.
• Proactively communicates ideas, issues, risks, and status.
• Strong clients focus on elevating quality standards.
• Takes the initiative to learn modern technologies and software approaches.
• Solid analytical approach to validating the quality of the software solution from feature to end to end flow.

Benefits

• Excellent Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Vacation Time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development
• Retirement Plan

Location: Remote, United States
Employment Type: Full-Time
Gross Annual Base Salary: USD 99,000 - 128,500 (additional variable compensation and benefits may apply; total compensation based on experience, skills, and location using objective, job-related criteria)