Test automation engineer tosca

Job Title: Test Automation Engineer – Tricentis Tosca (W2 Only)Location: Atlanta, GA 30309 (Flexible WFH policy Remote- hybrid)Duration: 12 month extendable ContractJob Description:We are looking for a seasoned Test Automation Engineer in the areas of test management and test automation. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for test management activities related to applications which includes, but not limited to, developing manual test cases, test case automation, execution of manual and automated test cases / scenarios, working with application development teams, and the Quality Center of Excellence (QCOE) in coordination with your activities.Our client has implemented a test management environment utilizing the following tools to support and manage test activities: Jira, q Test, q Test Explorer, q Test Launch, Tosca, DEX, Live Compare, and Sauce Labs. You will need to have a full, in-depth knowledge of these tools and how they work / integrate with each other. As they continue to explore tools to support future testing capabilities that you will need to learn and utilize as the test management environment capabilities expand.Primary Duties:Develop / design manual test cases for assigned application(s) working with application team and business partners.Lead discussions and actively communicate with test lead, scrum master, project manager, business partners, and application developers for test management and test development activities.Decompose user stories to develop and design robust test cases and complete test scenarios.Develop / execute manual test cases / scenarios in q Test.Link individual test cases in q Test to requirements / user stories.Develop automated test cases in Tosca.Link automated test cases in Tosca to q Test.Execute manual test cases in q Test and document results.Report bugs in Jira linked to q Test project.Execute automated test cases in Tosca leveraging existing integrated technologies such as DEX, q Test/Launch, Sauce Labs, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and others as defined.Coordinate with the QCOE for peer review of test design strategy, automated test cases, and adoption/adherence of standards and best practices.Perform/support unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing activities.Performance testing and/or support of performance testing may be required.Adopt/adhere to execution of RTM (Requirements Traceability Matrix) in q Test to ensure proper requirements to test case coverage.Identify the gaps in the test cases and create the missing requirements / test cases for the gaps.Adopt and utilize the best practices and standard processes established by the QCOE for test management and test execution.Work with the QCOE (first) and the product suppliers (second) for any support related issues with the system.Provide product and skill training and best practices knowledge to other team members for test management and automation.Required Skills/Experience:Minimum of 5 years in test management areas and test automation.5+ years of experience and proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies, and frameworks in support of Agile / SAFe / Dev Ops / Dev Sec Ops development methodologies.3+ years of experience and proficiency in developing, implementing, and executing data-driven or keyword driven testing frameworks using testing tools like Selenium, Coded UI Test (CUIT), Unified Functional Test (UFT), etc. to facilitate test automation.1+ years of experience using Tricentis testing automation tools: Tosca (required) in version 15.0 and above, including such skills as SQL, CI/CD integration, Git, Agile in Android and IOS applications (on Ionic Framework).1+ years of experience leveraging DEX environment from Tosca; create the queues, analyzing the issues within DEX environment and developing best practices using DEX in sharable environment.Experience in using Jira system for all integration requirements of q Test /Tosca.Test Lead / Management experience.Define / Develop test strategies, test plans, KPI’s, metrics, defect management and reporting.Ability to translate requirements / user stories into in-depth test cases.Ability to define / develop data management strategy and plans.Ability to define / develop individual as well as end-to-end test scenarios.Strong cross functional collaboration.Must be a self-starter with an ability to work with limited oversight.Must be able to work with remote / global team successfully.Desired:Exposure to Java, C#, Selenium, Appium, Webservices/API are preferrable.Experience with Vision AI and creating custom modules from that engine.Experience with HTML, CSS.Working experience with Agile methodologies (SCRUM).Working experience with Jira.Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and ability to troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.Shows initiative and goes above and beyond to assist others as needed.In-depth understanding of industry standards.The following certificates are a must:q Testq Test Automation SpecialistIntroduction to q Test ExplorerTricentisAutomation Specialist Level 1Automation Specialist Level 2Test Design Specialist Level 1Test Design Specialist Level 2Automation Engineer Level 1Automation Specialist for APIPreferred Tricentis certificates, but not required:Automation Engineer Level 2Tosca Integration DeveloperTest Architect Level 1Automation Specialist for SAPTricentis Live Compare Studio UsersTricentis Live Compare ConsumersTricentis Live Compare AdministratorsTosca Query LanguageNeo Load Professional CertificationEducation:Bachelor's degree or job-related experience as outlined above.