QA Test Automation Analyst

Job Requirements

1. Identify Test Cases
   1. Identify the most important and necessary use cases to perform testing.
   2. Understand application functionality and critical paths.
   3. Identify key user scenarios to validate.
   4. Prioritize test cases based on impact and likelihood of failure.
2. Documenting
   1. Document their various testing methods and their results and submit it as a report during regular project reviews.
   2. Document test cases, methods, and expected results.
   3. Maintain records of test executions and outcomes.
3. Test Plan
   1. Construct a comprehensive test plan outlining scope, objectives, schedule, and activities.
   2. Ensure systematic coverage of all testing aspects.
   3. Obtain approval from stakeholders before execution.
4. Configure the Necessary Test Environments
   1. Set up virtual machines, simulators, or testing frameworks.
   2. Create isolated environments replicating the production setup.
   3. Ensure thorough and risk-free testing without affecting the original codebase.
5. Automate design
   1. Use the resources to automate tests to minimize manual redeployment of test cases each and every time.
   2. Integrate into the project and regression tests.
   3. Develop and test automation scripts for identified test cases.
   4. Eliminate the need for manual intervention during testing cycles.
6. Create, enhance, and debug
   1. Enhance/ upgrade the existing test models, and also debug any possible errors experienced, that were unaccounted for, during the developer’s phase.
   2. Maintain and enhance the automated test framework.
   3. Create new test scripts for additional features.
   4. Upgrade existing scripts to adapt to application changes.
   5. Debug any issues that arise to ensure the framework remains effective.
7. Monitor Defects
   1. Regularly monitor defects identified during testing.
   2. Prioritize and address defects to minimize their impact.
   3. Document and report defect statuses to stakeholders.
8. Interact with customers/clients
   1. Communicate testing progress, results, and issues.
   2. Gather feedback and requirements for future testing cycles.
   3. Ensure customer/client satisfaction with the testing process.
9. Knowledge of C#, Python, Ruby, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Selenium, Fitnesse, Cucumber and other test automation tools (Robotic Process Automation).
10. Independently act as an information source and communicator between departmental and business silos.
11. Independently demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills that allow the individual to work with team members responsible for tactical activity as well as leadership positions throughout the organization.
12. Independently demonstrate the ability to use critical thinking skills to problem solve.
13. Independently demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
14. Independently demonstrate the ability to use their role to improve the training and operational procedures within the business to increase efficiency and productivity.
15. Independently demonstrate the ability to work with a broad set of personality types in a way to minimize conflict and successfully find resolution to potential roadblocks.
16. Independently demonstrate the ability to document nonfunctional requirements which includes the system’s quality attributes, such as usability, security, reliability, performance, availability, and scalability.
17. Independently demonstrate the ability to continue to learn to identify ways to improve the effectiveness of our testing and look for ways to optimize the process.
18. Independently demonstrate the ability to have knowledge and stay up to date on relevant licensing and industry compliance regulations.
19. OPTIONAL: Knowledge of programming languages and system integration solutions.
20. OPTIONAL: Knowledge of enterprise resource planning systems used in the manufacturing industry.