IT SOFTWARE AUTOMATION TEST ANALYST

100% RemoteThe IT Software Testing Analyst plans, develops, and executes tests to ensure quality, stability and reliability of software applications. This role defines and tracks quality metrics such as defects and test results as well as documentation, results analysis, and assists in issue resolution. The testing analyst also delivers quality process training to technical and non-technical staff and acts as an internal quality consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners. Software applications and systems supported by this position are JAVA, Cloud (AWS), and Web-based applications.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Develops and executes formal Test plans, procedures and scenarios for Automated Functional testing to assess quality, stability, reliability of applications. Reviews and assesses test coverage to ensure thorough quality review. Plans, tests, develops automated scenarios, and executes tests.Performs smoke, application, non-functional, integration and regression testing, doing appropriate level of testing to ensure that systems or applications are tested effectively prior to implementation.Documents and tracks test results, defects and other quality metrics. Enters problems and issues into system and participates in resolution.Develops and implements quality standards and best practices, contributing ideas and effort toward continuous improvement.Delivers quality process training to technical staff and acts as an internal quality consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners.Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively with team members.Strong interpersonal skills; adept at establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with peers and members of a cross-functional work team.Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.Experience in Agile and Scrum Process and Active in Agile / Scrum CeremoniesFamiliarity with tools like Jira, Rally, or equivalent for defect and test managementPerform other duties as required.EDUCATION :  Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of technical training and work experience.EXPERIENCE :  3 years’ experience in test automation. Professional certifications in testing and / or tools preferred.REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Experience writing test strategies, test plans, test scenarios required.Ability to execute tests and troubleshoot problems as well as assist with root-cause analysis. Able to triage defects and perform defect management tasks.Hands-on Experience with at least one coding-based test automation framework : Selenium (Java / Python / C#), TestNG or JUnit (Java), PyTest, Unittest (Python)Cypress (JavaScript), other similar frameworkAbility to write clean, modular, and reusable test scripts using coding practices.Proficiency in designing and maintaining data-driven, keyword-driven, or hybrid frameworksStrong knowledge of at least one programming / scripting language : Java, Python, C#, JavaScript / TypeScriptNICE TO HAVE : Experience in SAP test automation using Tricentis Tosca Commander.Understanding of SAP modules (e.g., SAP S / 4HANA, SAP Fiori, SAP GUI).Ability to automate SAP scenarios involving : SAP Web UI, SAP Integration (BAPI, IDocs, RFCs)Exposure to automating non-SAP applications, including : Web UI Automation, Salesforce Automation, API Testing (REST / SOAP), JSON / XML validations, File-based testing (TXT, PDF)DevOps and CI / CD IntegrationExperience integrating test automation frameworks with : Git version control, CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Ability to execute automated tests as part of CI / CD workflows