Analyst, IT Applications Testing (TOSCA)

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

QA Analyst will be responsible for creating, automating, and executing functional/regression test cases, test plans and SDLC processes, in support of new development and/or changes to the organization’s business software applications, data resources, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

• Self–motivated and self-driven, continuously learning, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. 
• Work with business partners and development teams to gain in-depth understanding of enterprise business systems and convert complex business requirements into detailed, functional test cases. 
• Gather project requirements.
• Create and maintain reusable test data for automation scripts.
• Comply with and enforce approved QA and SDLC processes.
• Analyze and report test results and technical findings, provide recommendations, and issue detailed reports during test cycles.
• Support testing of application and environmental upgrades.
• Responsible for the overall testing cycles.
• Zeal to be domain expert and learn new technologies.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, IT or Equivalent.

Skills

• 7+ Years Strong Experience in Automation Testing required (TOSCA is a plus). 
• Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices
• Experience with test data management techniques.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Experience with Databases (SQL) often preferred.
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills and complex troubleshooting methods.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to take initiative without always being directed.
• Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Additional qualifications (optional):
  • Good Knowledge in Tosca Query Language, Custom controls.
  • Good Knowledge on TOSCA Best practices - Redundancy, Reusability and Maintainability.
  • Good knowledge in Tosca Automation framework TBOX / Tbox modules, TCD, Self-Healing.
  • Certified in TOSCA (AS1, AS2, TDS1, TDS2, AE1).

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/08/2024 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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