QA Automation Engineer

iTPeople Corporation; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

iTPeople Corporation is looking for a QA Automation Engineer to join their CICT QA team in Merrimack, NH. The ideal candidate will support automated regression testing and work closely with team members to enhance software quality. Responsibilities include developing test plans and collaborating on automation projects.

Applicants should have 5+ years of software development experience, strong skills in test automation, and a solution-oriented approach. This position offers a chance to tackle challenging problems in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience using Object-Oriented Language.
• 3+ years of automation scripting experience (not record and playback).
• Hands-on software development/automation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test Cases.
• Implement Agile testing methodologies and keep time commitments.
• Organize and record detailed test results.

Skills

Test automation

Mobile testing frameworks

Agile methodologies

Object-oriented programming

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Ruby

Java

JUnit

Perl

C#

Python

Job description

IT People is a next-generation IT services and workforce solutions firm. Since 1999, we’ve worked with companies like yours – big and small – to guide, manage and staff all things IT so you can be more focused, strategic and agile in addressing business needs that will accelerate your company’s growth.

We offer consulting services, managed services and workforce solutions to Fortune 500 corporations, public agencies, and small and mid-sized businesses throughout North America.

Our leadership and practice teams are highly experienced in IT and workforce solutions with an average of over 20 years of practical industry experience.

Job Description

Position: QA Automation Engineer

Duration: 6 months+ to start

Location: Merrimack, NH

As a member of the CICT QA team, you will participate in the product engineering process that facilitates regular & frequent updates of CICT mission‑critical internal applications including mobile applications. As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you will support the rest of the QA execution team through development of automated regression test. When you join our team, you will get a chance to work on challenging problems in a fun, fast paced environment with other smart and talented individuals.

Responsibilities

• Experience with test engineering/automation with mobile testing frameworks and working knowledge of iOS.
• Develop Test Strategies, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Coverage and Test Execution Reports to support the automation effort.
• Implement Agile testing methodologies and keep time commitments made for each sprint.
• Understand web services (REST, SOAP) and underlying protocols (HTTP/S, TCP/IP) in multilayer QA test frameworks.
• Experience with designing, developing and executing reusable and maintainable automated scripts.
• Extensive object‑oriented analysis, design & development experience within QA test automation process.
• Organize and record detailed test results; provide reports of results and project status.
• Identify and design automated processes to increase testing efficiency and reliability.
• Experience with enterprise architecture patterns and application design patterns with load balancer programming skills.
• Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior associates.
• Collaborate with other technical resources to:
  • Suggest improvements for processes, best practices, and standards.
  • Design and develop automated tests and/or assistive productivity tools.
  • Understand requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve maintainability of automation platform.
  • Apply Test‑Driven Design (TDD) concepts to test and debug automated solutions and custom tools.
  • Manage automation projects, mentor, and provide leadership to less experienced automation engineers.
  • Gather and provide metrics for automation and product readiness.
  • Coordinate tasks with onshore and offshore resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Experience with testing Net & Java‑based web and mobile applications (J2EE, Servlets, etc.) and Web Services (REST, SOAP, etc.).
• Patience and perseverance in following QA best practices for process improvements on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations with a calm demeanor.
• Experience working in cross‑functional, multi‑location teams with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Organized and detail‑oriented, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently.
• Demonstrated understanding of all phases of SDLC required.

Qualifications

• Created your own test tools or plug‑ins using Ruby, Java, JUnit, Perl, C# or Python.
• Openly receive constructive feedback and willingly consider/respect other associates’ views.
• Solution‑oriented attitude in the design, development, and support of software or automation including mobile testing.
• Ability to perform technical analysis.
• Spearhead the implementation of automated solutions in a variety of environments.
• Have a hunger for new technologies and automation techniques that you find hard to control.
• Works effectively in a team role and as an individual contributor.
• Hands‑on software development/automation experience which includes:
  • 5+ years of software development experience using Object‑Oriented Language.
  • 3+ years of automation scripting experience (not record and playback).
  • Quickly learn and apply new technical skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Deliver accurate automation code, software code, or SQL.

Helpful Qualifications

• Web Services (SOAP and RESTFUL)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.