Software Engr II

Position Purpose/Summary

• Develop Test Automation framework and scripts, enable DevSecOps adoption
• Perform Validation testing tools and applications for Fire products

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Responsibilities will include working with our Engineering, Offering and Architects to plan, design, develop and execute system tests, test automation and performance test solutions. 
2. Understand end user scenarios and contribute to requirements and design reviews 
3. Understand/contribute to Acceptance Criteria and test case development for stories and verify the product/system against the same 
4. Monitor release quality criteria and communicate unbiased product quality view to stakeholders to enable quality release of the product/system
5. Creation and implementation of Automation Strategies and Frameworks.
6. Defining automated test scripts using predefined test cases or scenarios.
7. Maintenance of existing product test scripts.
8. Developing productivity improvement tools.
9. Participating in application design to ensure automation readiness.
10. Ensure automated tests are tied into CI & CD process to enable continuous testing across environments.
11. Research and stay current on software test automation methodologies and best practices.
12. Constantly evaluate test automation strategy and approach for Next Gen technologies like SaaS/Cloud, Mobile, Wireless, Database/SQL, and Virtualization. 
13. Mentor project team members on proper selection, design and implementation of various Test Automation Frameworks, Tools and Strategies. 

Technical Skills

• Should have good understanding of Scaled Agile methodologies 
• Exposure to Acceptance Test Driven development and testing for Web, Mobile Applications is a must.
• Should have exposure to test management, defect tracking, performance test tools
• Exposure to all stages of the software lifecycle including requirements gathering, documentation (approach requirements, functional specification, detailed design). 
• Exposure to the various stages of software quality assurance including Black Box testing, White Box testing, performance, stress and load testing, requirements analysis, test planning, reporting/control and root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge in creating of Automation Strategies and Frameworks.
• Coding experience in Java C#. NET
• Scripting languages –Python
• Hands-on experience in using automation tools is must.
  • Selenium
    • Appium
    • Test Complete
• Experience in Web services and API testing.
• Experience in automating Mobile applications & Web Applications
• Window Mobile /Android/iOS Apps.
• Working experience with SQL/Oracle databases & XML files operations.

Professional Skills / Knowledge

1. Good analytical thinking, troubleshooting & problem solving skills, coupled with the drive to learn
2. Good communication skills, both verbal and written
3. Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without supervision and sometimes under extreme pressure
4. Prepared to travel domestic or overseas as per project or business needs
5. Ability to work together with different functional & delivery teams
6. Handling Multi-Disciplinary project will be an added advantage
7. Demonstrates Influencing skills to articulate independent Product Quality view
8. Right level of Negotiation skills & conflict management capability 
9. Ability to coach and mentor teams
10. Experience working as part of a global development team working across diverse cultural barriers

Value added skills 

1. Knowledge on Fire Alarm Control Panels (FACP).
2. Knowledge Networking

Education / Qualifications and Experience

1. Bachelor or Master of Engineering in Computer Science, Electronics 
2. Minimum of 4-7 years of experience in Testing and Test Automation planning, design and development.