Senior Test Engineer

A credit union serving US military families is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to perform, document, and lead large test teams in executing integration, regression, and functional testing of the most complex and highly integrated systems.

This role writes highly complex test plans using expert level technical knowledge related to testing, conducts the analysis of functional and technical requirements, and creates and edits test cases for new or modified systems. The position detects and documents defects/bugs identified during testing, recommends prioritization for solutioning defects, and acts as mentor for peers on most complex testing processes. The Senior Test Engineer independently creates, runs and troubleshoots test automation scripts for complex systems under test.

Responsibilities

Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing established test standards and templates

Perform analysis and interpret results, present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts for the most complex systems

Ensure clear, concise, and expert communication including progress reports, test case or plan documentation, root cause defect reporting, risks, blockers, etc., to facilitate accurate understanding of testing activities

Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase

Participate in the most complex System Development Life Cycles activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies

Participate in sizing and estimation for the most complex projects and changes

Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers

Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within the approved and appropriate test tool(s) for the most complex systems

Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices for the most complex systems

Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts for the most complex systems

Update the most complex automation test cases while troubleshooting errors

Create automation parameterization files using UFT or Java based frameworks; update as needed when troubleshooting errors

Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues

Independently develop test automation using DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework, ensuring adherence to established policies and best practices; troubleshoot the most complex errors within automation scripts

Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards

Design, develop, and execute comprehensive API test strategies to validate functionality, performance, security, and reliability of RESTful and SOAP services

Create and maintain automated API test suites using industry standard tools to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

Analyze API contracts, request/response payloads, and service integrations to identify defects, improve quality, and ensure seamless system interoperability

Create all required documentation (test results, knowledge articles, sign off, etc.) following established testing standards, tools and templates

Document defects/bug and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies for the most complex systems

Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs, provide detailed documentation and insights to developers for solutioning

Collaborate with peers, Developers, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated, documented, and satisfied

Perform analysis related to changes in policies, procedures, and products; determine downstream impacts on testing

Analyze and identify highly complex processes, data or technology improvement opportunities, provide recommendations to include risk considerations and downstream impacts

Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization

Participate in project and product team meetings, collaborating and contributing while maintaining line of sight on goals and objectives

Awareness of organization and portfolio alignment

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science or other related fields, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience

Expert technical skills working with various software programs

Expert knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product

Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases

Advanced knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM

Advanced knowledge of Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files

Working knowledge of Test Automation Low Code Framework components including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines

Working knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro

Advanced knowledge of systems and environments including mainframe, on premise, and cloud hosted applications

Expert research, analytical, and problem solving skills

Expert written and verbal communication skills

Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs

Ability to handle fast paced work environment with tight deadlines

Extensive experience working and participating in cross functional, multi dimensional teams and projects

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Expert knowledge following Systems Development Life Cycles

Expert organizational, planning and time management skills

Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization

Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely

Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions

Expert knowledge of the credit union's services, products, and functions

Extensive experience working in an IT environment

Expert knowledge of business processes and applications

ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)

DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification

ISTQB Advanced level certifications (Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)

ISTQB Test Automation Engineer

Azure DevOps AZ 900

Scaled Agile Framework Leading SAFe

Knowledge of the credit union's functions, philosophy, operations and organizational objectives

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of multiple test automation tools and test automation patterns

Experience with evaluating new software testing tools and performing proof of concepts

Experience developing in Azure pipelines

Experience with one or more scripting languages to support CI/CD pipeline jobs

Experience writing test automation code with IntelliJ and/or Visual Studio Code

Experience with databases (Microsoft SQL Server is preferred)

ASTQB CTFL or CTAL TAE Certification

Working knowledge of banking/financial industry standards and practices

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

Compensation: $96.1K/yr – $123.2K/yr