Software Development Engineer in Test

• Years of Experience: 3+ years 
• Job Mode: Full-time.
• Work Mode: Remote

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled QA Automation Engineer with a strong background in test automation and a solid understanding of software development practices. The ideal candidate will have expertise in building automation using Java as well as experience in browser and mobile test automation, API test automation, AWS architecture, CI/CD tools, and performance testing with tools like JMeter. If you are passionate about ensuring the quality of software through robust testing practices and have a keen eye for automation efficiency, we invite you to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks.
• Conduct browser test automation.
• Implement API test automation.
• Perform performance testing.
• Understand cloud architecture, specifically AWS.
• Utilize continuous integration and deployment tools.
• Manage code using source control tools.
• Work with Integrated Development Environments for development and testing.
• Explore advanced automation tools for visual automation.
• Apply knowledge of testing strategies across unit, integration, and functional testing.
• Comprehend software development lifecycle and testing concepts.
• Collaborate within various software development frameworks, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Lead test automation efforts for projects.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate within a team environment.
• Seek and provide feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience building automation using Java and Selenium.
• Proficiency in Java development.
• Knowledge of API test automation using REST Assured.
• Familiarity with AWS architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven, Sonar, Harness).
• Proficient use of source code control tools (SVN, Git).
• Experience with IDEs such as Eclipse or IntelliJ.
• Performance testing experience using tools like JMeter.
• Knowledge of Sauce Labs, Selenium Grid, and Applitools is a plus.
• Previous experience in a software design and/or testing environment.
• Understanding of unit, integration, and functional testing strategies.
• Familiarity with software development frameworks (Agile Scrum, Kanban, XP, waterfall).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a Scrum team environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading test automation efforts for small-sized projects.
• Proactive in seeking and providing constructive feedback for personal and team improvement.
• Nice to have Experience with browser and mobile test automation tools (Selenium, Protractor, Appium).

Encora is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity equality and inclusion. 
We embrace and encourage our employees and applicants/candidates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity and/or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. 
 
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