Software Engineer in Test

Company: Partner's Consulting Inc
Location: Bethesda
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

Title: Software Engineer in Test
Location: Bethesda, MD
Type: Contract

Our client is seeking a Software Engineer in Test who will bw responsible for delivering quality, well-tested APIs, data processes and end-user products to production using testing automation tools. The

Description
The Software Engineer in Test should be able to work well within a team and independently. The candidate should have extensive experience with writing automated test scripts using one of the languages from SQL, ANSI SQL, .Net (C#), Java, Python, and business intelligence solutions. The candidate should have extensive knowledge on automated testing frameworks. Should be able to use independent problem-solving skills and be able to break down complex problems into elegant, testable pieces.

Key Accountabilities:

• Create database test automation scripts capable of validating schemas, data elements, and advanced calculations.
• Own the QA role throughout each project including but not limited to: consuming requirements, writing and executing tests (manual and automated), reporting status, finding and logging defects, tracking defect fixes, gathering and reporting metrics, choosing when and what to re-test, collaborate with team members, incorporate schedule and scope changes, shepherd the product to delivery, be responsible for quality.
• Maintain the database test automation library; update/retire existing tests.
• Work closely with Development and Infrastructure teams to define and implement an overall test automation infrastructure.
• Work closely with Business Process Engineers to analyze and understand the business requirements, devise a test strategy that adequately covers the requirements.
• Breakdown the requirements into testable pieces, design and write automated and manual (where applicable) test cases, integration test, functional and smoke tests, acceptance, and regression tests.
• Write automated scripts based on the project domain, gather and report metrics.
• Identify test cases that needs to be updated/replaced in automated scripts as per defects, project requirements, updates etc.
• Contributes to the management of testing environments and the automated deployment of updates for testing purposes.
• Help evolve the team's tools & techniques in the areas of quality assurance and documentation.
• Participate in estimation activities for project scope and schedule.
  Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 4 or more years of prior work-related experience.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding on AI Applications preferred, but not required.
  • Basic knowledge on AWS Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, or Azure Cloud services preferred, but not required.
  • gile and SDLC experience at least 2+ years.
  • Knowledge of testing methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle.
  • Experience testing processes in SQL Server and/or Snowflake environment.
  • Hands-on experience with building test automation systems.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good Test Management skills using Jira/Confluence.
  • Experience using MS SQL, MS Excel, MS Visio skills.
  • Hands-on experience building test automation systems in a software engineering role.
  • Strong coding aptitude at a testing level is a must.
  • In-depth understanding of a variety of automation tools from Unit testing to GUI level automation.
  • Understands source control management and build processes.
  • Experience successfully applying Agile/Scrum methodology to develop and execute software test automation including continuous integration and test-driven development.
  • Proven experience assessing and implementing automation methodologies and best practices, including training, change management, and process/procedure documentation.
    R20230089

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