What are the responsibilities and job description for the Qa Automation Script with JAVA position at Alltech Consulting Services, Inc?
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with expertise in Java to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining automated test scripts for web and/or mobile applications. You will work closely with developers and other QA engineers to ensure high-quality software products by integrating automation testing into our development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Test Automation:
Develop, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using Java and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit).
Write efficient and reusable code for test automation that integrates with CI/CD pipelines.
Execute automated test cases and analyze results to ensure the quality of software applications.
Test Planning & Strategy:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement test strategies, plans, and test cases.
Ensure comprehensive test coverage by automating critical functionality and key user journeys.
Bug Reporting & Issue Tracking:
Identify, document, and report defects in tracking systems (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) and provide detailed insights into issues.
Reproduce defects and work with the development team to resolve issues.
CI/CD Integration:
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (using Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools).
Monitor test execution in continuous integration environments and address issues when they arise.
Collaboration:
Work closely with developers, manual testers, and product managers to ensure quality objectives are met.
Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
Test Maintenance & Optimization:
Regularly update automated tests to reflect changes in the application.
Optimize existing automation scripts to ensure faster execution times and better coverage.
Reporting & Metrics:
Provide detailed and insightful reports on test coverage, results, and trends.
Generate test execution reports and metrics for stakeholders to demonstrate the quality of the application.
Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Strong experience in Java and object-oriented programming.
Expertise in using test automation tools like Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, JUnit, and/or Appium.
Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (e.g., Page Object Model, BDD, etc.).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
Strong understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Experience with API testing (using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar).
Additional Skills:
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to debug and troubleshoot issues in complex environments.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
Minimum of [X] years of experience in QA automation, preferably in Java-based automation.
Experience working in Agile development environments is a plus.
