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Automation Developer - Senior

Automation Test Developer, Senior role delivering automated QA testing, test automation development, API and performance testing, AODA compliance testing, and testing support in a DevOps and Agile environment.

Organization
Labour and Transportation Cluster
Location
Toronto, Ontario
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment type
Contract
Compensation
$560/day
Reference
RQ11677

Overview

Deliverables/Skill Set: Automation Test Developer, Senior

The role identifies opportunities for automation within software processes; designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality; designs and writes test automation scripts; utilizes test automation frameworks; investigates software problems resulting from testing; and works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions. The role provides advice on testing strategy, test plans, testing-tool selection, and testing resource requirements, and plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in GUI and non-GUI environments, including systems integration testing, specialized testing, and user acceptance testing such as stress tests. Proficiency in Cloud technology, Agile and DEVOPS is required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts.
• Utilizes test automation frameworks.
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing.
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions.
• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
• Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

Mandatory Qualifications

General Skills
• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software.
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation.
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience.
• Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level.
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests.
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities.
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools.

Must Haves
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Microsoft Playwright working in a DevOps environment.
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter.
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman.
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development.

Preferred Qualifications

Desirable Skills
• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language.
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards.
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems.
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases.
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS).

Skills and Experience

Automated Testing Skills (40%)
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5.
• Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter.
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman.
• Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile.
• Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues.
• Experience with Automated API testing.

Testing (30%)
• 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts.
• Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development.
• Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5.
• Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps.
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases.
• Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues.

Technical Skills (25%)
• Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies.
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure).
• Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE.
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5.
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications.
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems.
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services.
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF.
• Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies.
• Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX.
• Experience with .NET platform.

Soft Skills (5%)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships.

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