Software Test Engineer

Software Test Engineer

Posted 7 days ago by 1753434638

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The Software Test Engineer role involves developing and executing automated tests for APIs and user interfaces, primarily using Java and various testing frameworks. The position requires strong experience in automation tools and methodologies, as well as collaboration with remote teams. The engineer will also contribute to the development of enterprise test automation frameworks and ensure the quality of software through rigorous testing practices. This is a fully remote position based in the USA.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute automated API & UI tests using Java and related tools.
  • Implement and maintain test automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with remote testing teams and provide accurate estimates for testing activities.
  • Document and communicate test results and defects effectively.
  • Utilize various automation tools and frameworks for testing and validation.
  • Design and implement SQL queries for database validation.
  • Contribute to the development of enterprise test automation frameworks.
  • Perform testing on microservices and REST APIs.
  • Utilize Atlassian tools for project management and defect tracking.
  • Ensure quality through critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience with Selenium, ReadyAPI, and Rest Assured.
  • Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, SQL, and Groovy scripting.
  • Experience with test automation frameworks like Junit, TestNG, and Cucumber.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Maven, and Docker.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
  • Experience in using Atlassian tools (Jira, Stash, Bamboo).
  • Understanding of No-SQL databases and performance testing tools.
  • Ability to design and execute complex test cases based on application flows.
  • Experience with API testing and validation using Postman and Swagger.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Software Test Engineer

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12 month(s)+

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Strong experience on Automation using Selenium, ReadyAPI and Rest Assured.
  • Experience in Microservice, REST API Testing and Automation
  • Proven experience within test automation development, using frameworks and tools like Junit, TestNG, Appium, Cucumber, Postman as well as REST/JSON APIs
  • Experience in Atlassian tools (Jira, Stash, Bamboo) for Project Management and Defect Tracking.
  • Build and implement SQL queries and validate databases using an automation tool
  • Experience on usage of swagger documentation for API validations.
  • Experience on Kafka topics and consumer validations.
  • Design, develop and deliver automated API & UI testing using Java with WebDriver / TestNG and services testing using Groovy scripting with JMeter / SoapUI /API
  • Contribute to Enterprise Test Automation Frameworks when needed
  • Provide accurate estimates for test strategy, design, and execution work
  • Document, communicate, and escalate test results and defects
  • Apply Jenkins / Maven / Git / Stash for continuous integration and version control of automation artifacts
  • As needed, coordinate activities between the US and remote testing teams
  • Critical thinking to translate sophisticated application flows to test cases
  • Hands-on engineer with the ability to code in various programming languages (preferably in Java), JavaScript, SQL, etc. to automate tests for the full solution stack (UI, App Layer, REST API, Web Service)
  • Verifiable experience in building and deploying CI systems such as Jenkins, and Bamboo. Hands-on experience building CI automation pipelines using Jenkins, Docker
  • Data-driven, with strong problem-solving skills with analytical capabilities to be able to support theories/solutions using underlying data
  • Knowledge of Cloud-based Web Applications Architecture
  • Knowledge of deployment technologies with emphasis on AWS Cloud
  • Experience using the Selenium Grid for parallel execution of Test Cases in Multiple Browsers
  • Knowledge of Extent Reports 2.0, Eclipse IDE, and Java for developing the Automation Scripts
  • Experience in developing Feature Files using Gherkins language for the BDD
  • Experience with the Postman, ReadyAPI with Groovy scripting to Test the APIs.
  • Detailed understanding of concurrency, threading, algorithms, and data structures
  • Knowledge of using the No-SQL databases like Couchbase, JMeter, or BlazeMeter for the performance testing of the APIs
  • Front End UI experience in HTML, CSS, and Javascript