The Software Test Engineer II is responsible for creating and maintaining automated tests from manual test scripts and test cases
This role works in partnership with the Engineering teams to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, and potential problems
Provides support to the Quality Engineering teams, with a high attention to detail in a disciplined agile environment
Researches, analyzes, and documents findings
Tests complex API, web, and network/infrastructure based applications that reference database back-end systems
Creates and maintains automated test cases, executes test suites, reviews and diagnoses reported bugs, and ensures overall system quality prior to a customer release
Designs, develops, maintains, and troubleshoots automated suites of tests through continuous integration for value added feedback
Derives testing requirements throughout the development cycle
Reproduces, debugs, and isolates problems and verifies fixes
Assists in creation of software artifacts including test plans, test cases, test procedures, and test reports
Plans test schedules and/or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates
Reviews software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, and completeness and to mitigate risks
Provides feedback and recommendations to Engineering teams on software usability and functionality
Identifies program deviance from standards and suggests modifications to ensure compliance
Develops and specifies standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness
Conducts historical analyses of test results
Collaborates with colleagues to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions
Requirements
Strong proficiency in Python programming and experience writing and maintaining automated tests using Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g. Behave)
Solid experience with Git version control, including branching strategies, pull request workflows and managing Git submodules
Hands-on experience integrating, executing and troubleshooting automated test suites within pipelines, specifically using Jenkins and/or GitLab Runners