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Automation Engineer (Closed)

SkillStorm is seeking an Automation Engineer for our client in Seattle, Washington. Candidates must be able to work on SkillStorm's W2; not a C2C position. EOE, including disability/vets.

Position Summary:

  • Client is seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer with strong Java development experience. Candidate will be responsible for supporting team automation activities through Java development and scripting routines, enhancing and optimizing a custom Java based automation framework atop Selenium, documenting best practices, mentoring team members and developing automation and functional test plans. Candidate will be expected to analyze and troubleshoot automation/script execution issues and assist team in ongoing automation support and delivery efforts.

Required Skills:

  • Quick learner, self-starter, critical thinker and team player who requires minimal supervision to excel in a dynamic environment
  • Deep understanding of the software development and QA life cycle processes (including test planning, test case design, automation, execution, defect tracking and reporting)
  • 3+ years Java development and object oriented design experience building solutions for UI, services and databases automation
  • 3+ years or like experience with Selenium writing, executing and debugging automation scripts
  • 3+ years or like experience with SoapUI or SOATest creating test cases and managing larger test suites
  • 2+ years or like experience with SQL and backend application testing of Oracle and Cassandra
  • Prior experience implementing process improvements in support of testing or software development such as risk based testing
  • Expertise in designing, writing, maintaining, executing and debugging Java automation tests running on top of Selenium
  • Proficient with development tools: Confluence, Jira, BitBucket, Maven, Jenkins
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite: OneNote, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Excel
  • Proficient with defect tracking tool HP ALM/Quality Center
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies

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