Tosca Test Automation Senior Tester - CI/CD Pipeline

Role: Tosca Test Automation Senior Tester - CI/CD Pipeline

Location: Lisle, IL / Onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Contract: C2C

Experience: 10 Years

Job Description:

1. Test Automation Strategy & Framework Development

• Design and implement a scalable, reusable, and maintainable test automation framework using Tricentis Tosca.
• Define automation best practices, ensuring high test coverage across UI, API, and database layers.
• Establish model-based test automation and optimize test case design for efficiency.
• Guide teams in leveraging risk-based testing and exploratory testing with Tosca.

1. Technical Skills & Expertise

1. Tricentis Tosca Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca (Test Case Design, Execution, Test Data Management, API Testing, BI Testing).
• Proficiency in Model-Based Test Automation (MBTA) for creating scalable and reusable test cases.
• Expertise in Tosca Test Data Service (TDS), Tosca Distributed Execution (DEX), and Service Virtualization.
• Experience with risk-based testing, exploratory testing, and test optimization strategies.

1. CI/CD & DevOps Integration:

• Hands-on experience in integrating Tosca tests within CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or other DevOps tools.
• Strong understanding of continuous integration, continuous testing, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) for test execution.
• Ability to set up and maintain automated test execution in various environments (QA, staging, production).
• Integrate Tosca automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, etc.).
• Configure automated test execution as part of continuous integration (CI) and deployment (CD) workflows.
• Ensure seamless test execution in DevOps environments.

1. Test Automation & Scripting:

• Strong test automation architecture knowledge for designing robust and scalable frameworks.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (VBScript, Java, Python, or Groovy) for automation customization.
• Expertise in API testing (REST/SOAP), service virtualization, and database validation.
• Understanding of performance testing, security testing, and compliance testing integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Tricentis Tosca.
• Implement model-based test automation to increase efficiency and reduce maintenance efforts.
• Perform functional, regression, and end-to-end testing using Tosca.
• Optimize and enhance test cases for better execution time and reliability.

1. Test Execution, Monitoring and Reporting

• Define and enforce test execution strategies across different test levels (unit, integration, regression, smoke, and performance testing).
• Establish robust test reporting and analytics mechanisms using Tosca Test Data Service (TDS), Tosca Commander, and Tosca BI.
• Implement dashboarding solutions for real-time test execution monitoring.
• Optimize test execution speed and efficiency using distributed execution and parallel testing strategies.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze test results.
• Identify, document, and track defects in collaboration with development teams.
• Generate detailed test reports using Tosca Test Data Service (TDS), Tosca Analytics, or other reporting tools.
• Provide insights to stakeholders on software quality and test coverage.

1. Test Data and Environment Management

• Manage test data using Tosca Test Data Service (TDS) or other test data management tools.
• Set up and maintain test environments to support automation testing.
• Ensure tests are executed in various environments (QA, staging, production).

1. Test Management & Governance

• Experience with test management tools like JIRA, ALM, qTest, Xray, or Zephyr.
• Ability to define and enforce test automation governance and best practices.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps testing strategies.
• Strong understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).

1. Leadership & Collaboration Skills

• Ability to lead and mentor automation testers and DevOps teams.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with developers, testers, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct training, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions on Tosca and automation best practices.
• Experience in driving automation adoption and influencing test strategy at an enterprise level.
• Establish and enforce test automation governance policies across teams.
• Define standards for test case design, maintenance, and execution.
• Continuously improve automation processes by adopting AI-powered automation and self-healing tests.
• Advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) approaches.

1. Soft Skills & Problem-Solving Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimizing test execution efficiency.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and DevOps-driven environment.
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated on emerging testing trends.

1. Educational & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Certifications in Tricentis Tosca (e.g., Tricentis Tosca Automation Specialist 1 & 2, Tosca Test Architect, or similar) are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Tricentis Tosca (modules, test cases, execution lists).
• Certifications in CI/CD tools, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), or Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum Master) are beneficial.
• Understanding of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD, etc.
• Scripting knowledge (e.g., VBScript, Python, or Groovy) for automation customization.
• Experience with API testing, service virtualization, and test data management.
• Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and test-driven development (TDD)/behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.