Test Automation Engineer

Sogeti USA is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to join our Testing Practice. This is a full time Career Consultant role with Sogeti USA in Des Moines, IA.

You will be responsible for:

• Applying automated tools to support the testing of applications across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Evaluating the functional and non-functional requirements for testability and the test cases and use cases for suitability for automation.
• Assist in the development of the test automation strategy and planning.
• Developing, coding and executing test case and test script frameworks using automated tools such as Rational Functional Tester and other Rational suite tools.
• Recommending tools and processes to automate test activities, such as test management, reporting, test data generation and defect management.

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Software development and testing experience covering all test types and levels of test (strong test methodology)
• 3+ years of experience in test automation strategy and plan creation and implementation
• experience in Selenium, Ruby
• 3+ years of experience in Automation experience using Rational Functional Tester (RFT) and HP Quick Test Pro (QTP)
• 3 years of experience in Java / .NET development experience
• 1-3 years of experience in a lead test role

Other Qualifications

• The desire to keep moving forward and to strive to stay on top of emerging trends within the software industry
• A self-starter that is able to work under minimal supervision
• An adept problem solver that goes beyond the obvious and will take the initiative to navigate around obstacles and challenges
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Strong client facing skills
• Communication skills: excellent client interaction skills; strong presentation / communication / facilitation skills (oral and written)