Who we are looking for
Automation & Testing Engineer will play key role in the quality assurance of FX applications in the Boston, MA area. We are looking for someone who has proven experience with testing and automating complex applications. This role will be responsible for defining and maintaining an acceptance testing cycle that is common in an Agile process including automation. Candidate will be expected to attend daily agile ceremonies and meetings with teams to discuss/resolve impediments. Candidate should have willingness to learn new technologies and work under pressure with stringent timelines.
What you will be responsible for
As Automation & Testing Engineer you will
Drive testing and automation for FX Applications.
Create test scenarios and implement functional test cases (automated and otherwise) that will serve as acceptance test criteria for enhancements and new applications.
Work closely with developers and QA members to run automation / manual test suites and research errors.
Work with the support group to reproduce production problems and identify gaps in the regression test suite.
Work with developers to utilize and extend custom test harnesses for applications.
Find ways to enhance testing process with new tools, strategies or techniques.
Willingness to learn new technologies and push the boundaries of test automation to achieve measurable efficiencies.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
Advanced ability to create objects, methods and test scripts using automated testing tools.
Advanced knowledge of reusable coding patterns and object oriented paradigms as applied to automated testing tools.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose issues within the quality assurance environment and communicate that knowledge to a varied audience of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proven experience delivering multiple versions of one or more applications.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree with concentration in Engineering or Technology preferred.
Must have 8+ yrs. of experience in Quality Assurance.
Excellent knowledge in STLC process - creating, maintaining and executing automation/functional test plans, writing test scripts against software platforms, communicating test results, tracking defects and participating in day to day QA activities.
Experience with Selenium, Ranorex, Python, Java, Test NG, BDD framework for test automation preferred.
Hands on experience on SQL (Analytical Functions and complex queries), SQL developer and TOAD.
Knowledge of test methodologies and their corresponding tools such as JIRA, HP ALM/QC, RTC, etc.
Must have good understanding of Agile methodology.
Must have team-oriented attitude and experience working seamlessly with geographically distributed teams while maintaining the highest standard in collaboration and communication across the QA/DEV and Business teams.
Experience in financial domain and financial securities, and trading principles is highly desirable.
Self-motivated, self-driven, own and be accountable for timely completion of deliverables.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills with great attention to details.
