First Advantage
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Update job knowledge by studying current QA tools, methodologies, and programming techniques. Participate in educational opportunities and read professional publications.
Responsible for ensuring software is tested and deployments are supported in line with QA processes and business requirements to a high standard.
Work closely with all stakeholders to understand the requirements from a business and system perspective
Accurately analyze technical requirements to produce test estimates and approach per project, component or story.
Actively contribute in SCRUM ceremonies (Planning, Review, Retrospective, Daily Stand up)
Develop and execute test cases based on agile stories and documented business and system requirements.
Develop and expand automated tests based on agile stories and documented business and system requirements.
Enhance and maintain the existing Selenium, Specflow and SOAP UI Pro test automation suites.
Perform regression, sanity, exploratory, load and performance testing to a high quality and within agreed timelines.
Document, manage and support the resolution of defects that arise during testing
Report defects in the defect management tool (JIRA/DevOps) in a clear manner and communicate any issues that may affect the agreed deadline to the line manager as soon as they are known.
Liaise with the necessary parties during the testing life cycle to ensure that the implementation is delivered on time and of expected quality.
Produce clear reports of the testing conducted to the stakeholders of the project.
Identify any risks and escalate to relevant stakeholder and Line manager
Produce quality test documentation (Test Plans, Test Scripts, and Traceability) to audit standards.
Enhance the QA team processes through knowledge shares between team members and contributions to QA improvement sessions which includes evaluating and performing proof of concepts for new tools and processes.
Mentor and support junior/ software testers including reviewing test documents, defects, and reports to ensure QA standards are adhered to.
Adopt a professional approach and behavior when dealing with the business and user community.
Assist others (incl. customers) outside of QA with UAT/ integration testing where required and ensure work is carried out to the QA standards, be that on-site or off-site.
Lead by example and demonstrate commitment to hitting deadlines
Carry out additional duties as directed in line with business needs as required by your line manager/ QA manager.
Provide out of hours support as required.
Education: (Describe the minimum, relevant education required to perform the job. Then list additional preferred or desired education. Include the phrase “or equivalent “at the end of the minimum requirements.)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Experience: (List the minimum, relevant amount of experience required to perform the job. Then list additional preferred or desired experience. Include the phrase “or equivalent” at the end of the minimum requirements.)
- 2 years of QA experience
- Minimum 1 years working as a full-time automation engineer for a customer facing high volume SAAS platform
- Minimum 1 years working in an Agile development environment (Scrum or Kanban preferred)
Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications: (First list requirements, followed by preferences.)
Required Knowledge Of
- QA Automation platforms and technologies including CI/CD level automation integration
- Agile software development methodology
- Functional testing methods and techniques
- Good understanding of Test Analysis and acceptance criteria process
Preferred Knowledge Of
- SQL and Database tools (MS SQL Server Management studio)
- Scripting languages
- Behavior-driven Development (BDD)
- SOAP & REST web API
- Selenium Web Driver
- Java
- Continuous Integration and associated tools (TeamCity, Jenkins, etc.)
Skills (all Required)
- Excellent English, written and verbal communication skills
- Effectively meet deadlines and troubleshoot issues while handling multiple priorities
- Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative
- Ability to get the job done in time. With strong sense of urgency.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Outstanding attention to detail, but able to see the big picture
- Strong team player, willing to learn and share experience with other team members
- Demonstrates ability to learn quickly within a continually changing, challenging environment.
- Ability to mentor and grow QA talent
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Equal Employment Opportunities at First Advantage
First Advantage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employment decisions at First Advantage are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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