Automation Test Engineer Sr. at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Cleveland, Ohio

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

CIR Team

Essential Accountabilities

1. Translates existing manual test cases or scripts into automated tests through the review of test plans, business requirements, functional requirements and technical specifications using flow diagrams or other methods to clarify requirements.

2. Ensures that test plans properly align with business requirements and are kept up-to-date.

3. Develops configurable, maintainable, reusable, and dependable test automation components.

4. Executes test plans, records and reports results, assists with analyzing test results, and provides root-cause analysis for problems encountered during testing.

5. Prepares and acquires test data, conducts peer reviews of test work products. Participates in special projects, as requested.

6. Assists with setup and maintenance of test environments; developing and maintaining metrics related to software testing and ongoing application performance; implementation, upgrades, and training of automated test management tools; research and evaluation of testing tools and frameworks; planning and development of test strategy and plans; and analyzing test process automation strategy and framework.

7. Mentors and trains others.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related work experience


• Associate's degree or software testing certificate with 7+ years of related work experience

Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Areas - Advanced Level

• Quality Assurance Engineer methodologies and practices


• Software development Life Cycle and the importance of the QA function within the framework


• Computer hardware and software, operating systems, browsers, Internet navigation, and downloading/installing software i.e., SQL, Oracle, business objects, web technologies, authentication or security technologies


• Knowledge of multiple software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, Agile and Behavior driven development.


• Working knowledge of test case management and execution using test management tools.


• Demonstrated experience implementing and auditing automated test methodology and QA standards


• Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)

Skill Areas - Advanced Level

• Verbal communication


• Written communication


• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships


• Problem-solving


• Programming Languages


• Strong system and process analysis ability to solve complex problems


• Multitasking and time management


• Working effectively in a highly matrix or virtual organization

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

Employees typically sit most of the day, work with a computer and may answer/respond to phone calls. Physical movement consists of walking for meetings, breaks, etc. Ability to lift items weighing approximately 20 pounds on a limited basis is required. Employees may be required to travel by car/air

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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