Lead Selenium & Java Test Automation Engineer

TechDigital Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Lead with expertise in Selenium and Java. This role involves leading testing efforts, implementing automation strategies, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior members, and stay updated on industry best practices. If you have a passion for software quality and automation, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of testing experience with a strong focus on Selenium and Java.
• Proficiency in automation testing frameworks and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead test planning and execution phases for projects using Selenium and Java.
• Develop automation scripts to enhance testing efficiency.

Skills

Selenium

Java

Appium

Fineos

Telerik

Agile experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration skills

Education

Selenium WebDriver Certification

Java SE Programmer Certification

Tools

Selenium

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Job Description:

We are looking for a Junior JDE Application Support Engineer for one of our customers in the manufacturing industry to provide technical assistance for JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, troubleshooting issues within the manufacturing modules.

This includes Level 2 and Level 3 application support for users, onboarding and offboarding users, diagnosing and resolving problems, collaborating with other teams, and assisting with application updates and documentation. The role would also involve helping to maintain system performance, analyzing application logs, and ensuring customer satisfaction through timely issue resolution.

Key responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting: Provide application support by handling and resolving incidents and problems with the JDE application, particularly in manufacturing modules.
- Incident management: Log, track, and escalate tickets, ensuring issues are resolved within service level agreements SLAs.
- Root cause analysis: Perform root cause analysis for recurring issues and contribute to permanent fixes as part of Problem Management.
- Application support: Assist with software patches, updates, and deployments, and support testing and quality assurance processes.
- Handling User onboarding and offboarding tickets for JDE
- Collaboration: Work with cross functional teams, including development and business users, to understand requirements and address system problems.
- Documentation: Create and maintain documentation for troubleshooting steps, technical specifications, and processes.
- Monitoring: Analyze application logs and system performance statistics to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Development and Maintenance: Assist in developing, testing, and deploying customizations for manufacturing-specific JDE modules, such as Work Order Processing and Shop Floor Management.
- Technical Support: Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production, such as those related to work orders, inventory, or bill of materials BOMs.
- Requirements and Design: Collaborate with business analysts to understand manufacturing needs and help prepare technical specifications and design documents.
- Collaboration: Work closely with senior developers and other team members to ensure JDE solutions align with business requirements and best practices.
- Testing: Support the design and execution of various tests, including unit testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and integration testing.
- Documentation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for system designs, processes, and procedures.
- Integration: Assist with data migration and integration tasks between JDE and other enterprise systems, such as MES (Manufacturing Execution System).

Required skills and qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in a related field like computer science, information technology, or engineering.
- 1 – 3 years' experience and familiarity with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, familiarity in its manufacturing modules would be a plus.
- Familiarity with PL/SQL
- Problem-solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and fix issues.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to collaborate with and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.
- Experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementing solutions.
- Knowledge of software support methodologies and bug tracking tools