Senior Software Developer In Test (Automation)

Who we are

QualityWorks is a group of consultants who pride themselves on finding a better way to solve problems, improve business, and use technology to make an impact. We enable our clients to deliver excellence through our core values of teamwork, continuous improvement, and our commitment to results. Our consultants work onsite or remote at our clients’ locations providing the services listed below. What sets us apart is our “one team” culture, which ensures that you are supported by our global team of expert senior consultants who will continue to mentor and upskill your skills in the areas needed.

This role begins as a contract with a potential to hire into full-time employment. As we are filling multiple positions, you will be contacted with the specific contract most aligned with your experience and skills.

Job Summary

Responsible for validating product quality by analyzing and testing the quality of the codebase. Makes decisions affecting the architecture of the test codebase, including which software to use for writing test code. Focuses on writing code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion, which will reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and maintains code that validates front-end, middleware, and database systems, using the latest tools and common programming languages. Provides input into various software development lifecycle stages. Partners with software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding standards and best practices. Executes automated code and creates comprehensive execution reports for the team. Repairs complex broken automation scripts, and performs peer reviews of automation codebase. Has in-depth experience, knowledge, and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience.

Core Responsibilities:

• Write automated test code, using the same standards as a Software Engineer, that allows for repeatable, reliable testing solutions to test the wide functionality of products and software, maintaining automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN). May include creating simple SQL queries for validation of databases and / or writing SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts.
• Create automated testing documentation, including Test Plans, Test Summary Reports, etc.
• Execute automated test scripts, and present results to the team.
• Analyse broken test cases, and diagnose and repair to working order.
• Perform code reviews of automation scripts and front-end codebases.
• Diagnose and repair simple bugs within production code.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for junior-level engineers. Provide technical leadership and consultation with regards to practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Experience:

• Must have Java and spring boot experience.
• Good to have: JUnit, Gradle, Maven, Docker, Elasticsearch, mysql, influxdb, hazelcast, JUnit, Selenium, wiremock or relevant test utilities, Spark, Scala, and any relevant experience with big data technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• Engineering, Computer Science
• Generally requires 5-8 years related experience