Senior Software Quality Analyst

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction and as a member of a scrum team, provides technical leadership in the development of software automation frameworks involving application of new technologies with significant technical risk. Develops automated software tests at all levels of the testing pyramid. Extends, enhances and maintains the software automation library and framework.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Defines software automation strategies and best practices.
• Maintains full software test automation suite, reusable software components and function libraries.
• Demonstrates solid computer science fundamentals such as design patterns, data structures, OOP and software design.
• Demonstrates expert level application of Source Code Management tools.
• Applies performance and security test techniques.
• Supports performance and security testing activities at the API / Interface level.
• Applies Continuous integration / Continuous Delivery (CI / CD) techniques with chosen build pipeline tools.
• Effectively implements TDD techniques and creates build pipelines to support CI / CD.
• Develops and manages dynamic software test data creation.
• Organizes and controls the software testing process to help deliver high quality software.
• Provides technical support and mentoring to other team members.
• Troubleshoots environmental set-up issues related to software test automation.
• Approves Code / Test Reviews.
• Participates in all levels of testing as required.
• Drives discussions for determining appropriate level at which to test the implemented functionality.
• Demonstrates mastery of traditional white and black box software test techniques.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or, equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Experience

Minimum 5 +years experience in an SDET role.

Skills

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.