The Senior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer is responsible for architecting new automated test strategies and frameworks, in addition to creating, implementing and automating testing in support of software test requirements.
The Senior SQA Engineer works with SQA Engineers and QA Analysts to develop, maintain, and enhance the test automation framework and automation infrastructure.
In addition, the Senior SQA Engineer will execute and report on planned tests, report and manage defects, regress software fixes for new and existing products, assist development with replicating and debugging problems and develop new test automation solutions as needed.
The Senior SQA Engineer demonstrates innovation, leadership, and mentorship skills in addition to possessing a strong technical and programming/test automation skill set.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coach and mentor SQA Engineers and QA Analysts in execution of testing efforts
Coordinate the work efforts of Engineers and Analysts in the execution of testing efforts
Lead effort to review product specifications and work with others to develop appropriate test strategies and detailed test plans and test architectures
Lead formal reviews of test plans, designs and requirements documents with cross-functional teams
Accurately predict the amount of effort required for projects and tasks. Develop plans and schedules based on these predictions
Architect, implement and manage automated suites of black-box and white-box test scripts
Identify product issues and write detailed bug reports during the product development cycle
Communicate and coordinate with peers and senior level individuals in cross-functional groups to articulate and compare alternative testing approaches
Lead defect management and maintenance. Review defects that escaped to the field to learn how they could have been prevented or detected
Lead documentation reviews during product release cycle to ensure quality and comprehensive product documentation
Lead monitoring of test execution across multiple code branches and multiple platforms
Research, Develop and/or Recommend tools to assist SQA Engineers and QA Analysts in test planning, execution and reporting
Utilize tools such as code coverage tools to assess the coverage of test suites and make recommendations for additional test cases
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent degree.
5+ years of Experience in automation test principles and tools like automated scripting and/or programming experience.
Experience testing complex, multi-threaded, and multi-component products
Experience with API testing or integration
Minimum 5 years of experience in a QA role
Excellent understanding of software systems and development lifecycle.
Strong working knowledge of SQL and Relational Databases
Debugging and Crash Log Analysis/Review
Experience with automated load/stress and performance testing and tools
Strong ability to work in fast-paced environment and ability to multitask with ease is essential to the success of this position
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable building and maintaining test systems from scratch
Experience with virtual environment such as VMWare
Innovative, analytical approach to solving complex test problems and performing troubleshooting
Track record of leading complex test projects in a hands-on way and mentoring others in test automation design and implementation
Capable of understanding and documenting incidents. Effectively manage incident information and test status information to improve product and process
Excellent knowledge of QA methodology and Software development processes (Agile Scrum, RUP, IEEE, etc.)
Extensive experience with various types of testing including unit, system, integration, user acceptance, regression, usability and end-to-end testing
Knowledge of basic Windows system administration and tools
Knowledge and experience of financial markets (desired)
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