Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Relevance Lab; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Relevance Lab in Coppell, TX, is seeking a Sr Software Quality Assurance Analyst to lead the test automation effort across loan servicing applications, starting with mission-critical systems. You will design and implement an automation strategy, align with SDLC, and collaborate with product, development, and architecture teams to deliver reliable software.

The role requires hands-on experience with Selenium-based and other automation frameworks, programming in Python/Java/JavaScript, CI/CD

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, MIS or related field.
• 5+ years leading manual and automation test programs for large enterprise apps.
• 4+ years hands-on automation design, development and execution.
• Experience creating test strategies for manual and automated testing.
• Mortgage Servicing or banking experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Test Automation effort for all loan servicing applications, starting with mission-critical systems.
• Develop and execute an automation strategy aligned with SDLC and testing goals.
• Define critical success metrics and report automation ROI.
• Create automation designs for regression, smoke, and other suites with reusable processes.
• Strategize test data creation and CI/CD integration for stable automation environments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to prioritize and deliver automation improvements.
• Work with product teams to adopt in-sprint automation across the SDLC.
• Quickly master company automation tools and apply best practices.
• Estimate automation effort, timelines, and resources for timely delivery.

Skills

Selenium

BDD

TDD

Python

Java

JavaScript

C#

Ruby

PowerShell

Bash

CI/CD

Jira

Bugzilla

Git

GitHub

SVN

API Testing

JMeter

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Qualitia

JMeter

Postman

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Git

GitHub

SVN

Jira

Job description

Essential Responsibilities

• Sr Software Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for spearheading the Test Automation effort for all applications for the loan servicing business, starting with mission critical applications.
• Sr Software Quality Assurance Analyst will be responsible for spearheading the Test Automation effort for all applications for the loan servicing business, starting with mission critical applications.
• Develop and execute an automation strategy that aligns with the overall software development and testing goals of the organization. This includes identifying areas where automation can provide the most value and defining the tools and technologies to be used.
• Define critical success metrics for the test automation and periodically measure success and report to the management (Automation ROI).
• Create automation design including different types of suites like regression, smoke, sanity etc. and ensure test coverage, traceability, reusability processes for defect tracking and reporting are implemented.
• Create strategies for test data creation and management, integration with CI / CD and DevOps Tools and provide requirements for stable test environment for automation execution.
• Work cross functionally with business partners, software development leads, architecture teams to prioritize and deliver test automation while providing solutions and process improvements.
• Work with product teams to adopt in-sprint test automation and execute in all the phases of software development life cycle.
• Quickly develop deep knowledge in Automation Tools used by the company and ensure all the best practice tools and techniques are utilized fully in automation development.
• Work within the organizational SDLC practices and effectively estimate test automation efforts, timelines, resource requirements for timely and successful delivery.

Required Technical Skills

• Automation Frameworks: Experience with various frameworks, including in-house Selenium-based, scriptless & robotic automation, BDD (Behavior-Driven Development), and TDD (Test-Driven Development).
• Programming Languages: Proficiency in multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript, C#, and Ruby (Preferred)
• Scripting: Experience with shell scripting languages like Bash and PowerShell.
• Automation Testing Tools: Familiarity with a range of tools for various testing types, such as Selenium (web), Appium (mobile), Qualitia, JMeter (performance), and others.
• CI/CD Pipeline: Understanding and experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Jira + Bamboo, enabling integration and delivery of automated tests.
• Defect Tracking: Familiarity with defect tracking systems like Jira, Bugzilla, and Azure DevOps for efficient bug logging and management.
• Version Control: Knowledge of Git, GitHub, or SVN for version control of code and collaboration.
• API Testing: Experience with API testing tools like Postman.
• Performance Testing: Experience with performance and load testing tools like Postman or JMeter.
• Bonus: Prior experience with Qualitia is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science, MIS or related technical discipline (or a combination of education and experience)
• 5+ years of leading a manual and automation test programs for large complex enterprise applications.
• 4+ years' hands-on experience in the design, development, implementation, and the execution of automated test scripts
• Experienced in developing test strategies and planning approaches for manual and automated testing.
• Experience creating and executing automated test scripts and report on test execution status.
• Possesses an active, 'hands-on' style.
• Experienced in writing software defect reports.
• Experience/knowledge of the Mortgage Servicing and/or prior banking experience a plus