Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

POP: 12 months

Location: Hybrid - Baltimore, MD

H1B Accepted

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• They have 2-4 years of hands-on experience in automation testing, where they were responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing automated test scripts using tools like Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
• Involved in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Proficient in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript, used for writing automated test scripts.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks like Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or Cypress.
• Familiar with test management tools such as TFS, Azure DevOps, JIRA, HP ALM, TestRail, or Zephyr for tracking test cases and defects.
• Experience with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories.
• Basic understanding of SQL and database concepts to create, manipulate, and query test data.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman, RestAssured, or SoapUI for automating API and web service tests.
• Worked in Agile or Scrum teams, participating in sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives, and aligning test activities with the Agile process.
• Familiarity with TDD practices where test cases are written before code development begins.
• Experience using BDD frameworks like Cucumber or SpecFlow to write test cases in Gherkin language, promoting collaboration between developers, testers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills to identify test scenarios, design test cases, and diagnose issues effectively.
• High attention to detail in creating and executing test cases, ensuring that all edge cases and scenarios are covered.
• Ability to clearly communicate findings, issues, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners.
• Experience in conducting end-to-end automated testing for web or mobile applications, covering UI, API, and backend systems.
• Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner for automating load and stress tests.
• Experience in automating tests for multiple browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and platforms (Windows, Mac, mobile OS) to ensure compatibility.
• Actively keeps up with the latest trends and advancements in test automation tools, techniques, and methodologies.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience in Service Now is a plus.
• Knowledge of State Government policies and practices.
• Knowledge of Payment Portal implementation with FMIS Integration

TASKS

• Create automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or other automation frameworks.
• Continuously improve existing automation frameworks to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• Follow best practices for coding, version control, and test case management to ensure high-quality automated tests.
• Work with QA teams, developers, and business analysts to develop and implement test plans that align with project goals.
• Identify test cases that are suitable for automation and prioritize them based on project timelines and criticality.
• Establish a strategy for automating test cases across different layers of the application, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Identify issues uncovered during testing and log them into a defect tracking system (e.g., TFS, Azure Devops, JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Work closely with developers to reproduce, diagnose, and resolve defects.
• Re-run automated tests to verify that defects have been fixed and that no new issues have been introduced.
• Ensure that automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and faster feedback loops.
• Ensure that test environments are stable and configured correctly for automated testing.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to maintain and optimize CI/CD processes, ensuring smooth automation execution.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, project managers, and other QA team members to ensure alignment on testing goals and methodologies.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to provide updates on automation testing progress and challenges.
• Develop, maintain, and manage test data required for automated test execution.
• Ensure that test data is consistent and valid across different test environments.
• Clearly communicate test results, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Research and evaluate new tools and technologies that can improve automation testing processes.
• Install, configure, and manage automation tools and related software.
• Keep up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in test automation and software testing.
• Develop automated scripts for performance and load testing using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Collect and analyze performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance.
• Identify risks related to test automation, such as false positives/negatives, and work on mitigating them.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce risks and enhance the effectiveness of automated testing.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior testers or other team members on automation tools and best practices.
• Share knowledge and insights on automation techniques and methodologies within the team.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for automated test scripts, frameworks, and test execution processes.
• Ensure that automated test cases are documented in a test case management system and kept up to date with application changes.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Automation Testing: 2 years (Required)
• Programming: 1 year (Required)
• Quality assurance: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21230 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21230: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21230

Salary : $40 - $45