Automation Engineer (Locals Only)

Position: QA Automation (Only Locals)

Location: Charlotte, NC. (Hybrid)

Candidate must be based in Charlotte. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions

• Work with Business Analysts to identify scenarios to be tested to verify that required functionality exists (or has not been broken).

• Write test scenarios in Gherkin syntax to provide consistency in how requirements are defined and in a manner that can easily be read by business stakeholders, business analysts, designers, developers and testers.

• Utilize a BDD (Behavior Driven Development) framework, such as SpecFlow, to capture all application scenarios as living documentation and implement the UI automation code that verifies that scenarios either Pass or Fail.

• Create and maintain the test code in Azure DevOps code repositories.

• Build Azure DevOps Pipelines to automate test project builds, test runs and status reporting.

• Engage in regression testing across multiple environments leading up to production releases.

• Deploy automated tests to lower environments (DEV QA, UAT) and identify any issues and subsequent solutions.

• Maintain all test code using standard version control protocols.

• Identify, report, and follow up on defects, ensuring they are resolved in line with expected outcomes.

• Verify that resolved issues and completed Azure stories meet all requirements.

• Create, implement, and manage comprehensive testing strategies to cover all aspects of the software.

• Design end-to-end tests for scenarios involving multiple applications and integration tests for cross-team dependencies.

• Provide accurate estimations of testing efforts during sprint and PI (Program Increment) planning.

• Gain deep business and application knowledge to predict user behavior accurately.

• Work closely with developers to understand intended application behaviors and ensure alignment with test strategies.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.

Experience, Skills and Competencies Required

• Proven experience in software quality assurance with a strong understanding of software development life cycles and Agile methodologies.

• Strong technical and analytical skills, with experience in creating and managing testing strategies and designing complex integration tests.

• Experience with Azure DevOps, Miro, FIGMA, and other project management and design tools.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, able to identify defects, and design gaps and suggest effective resolutions.

• Strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical and business concepts to diverse audiences and leading cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple projects and priorities effectively.