QA Automation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

The QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for creating and maintaining test automation solutions. Primary responsibilities include executing automated test suites, creating/reviewing regression test cases, developing and maintaining automated tests. This candidate will have a strong technical capacity with the ability to actively collaborate with the rest of the scrum team members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work in an agile environment
• Contribute to success of project by completing daily scrum tasks
• Create/review and maintain automation test scripts
• Thorough understanding of CI/CD
• Work closely with Dev to build out automation tests
• Meet Allied’s expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
• Work closely with manager to complete assigned tasks
• Adhere to, and apply all applicable privacy and security laws, including but not limited to HIPAA, HITECH and any regulations promulgated thereto.
• Attend continuing education classes as required, including but not limited to HIPAA training.
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 2 to 4 years’ experience developing automation tests for Microsoft’s platform
• Extensive experience writing automation tests using the following:
  • Selenium WebDriver
  • Postman
  • GIT or Jenkins
  • Testing experience in Web Services/API endpoints
  • SQL and scripting
• Understanding of SOLID and OOP
• Ability to collaborate well with team members
• Understanding of SDLC lifecycle
• Familiarity with coding in C#  
• Excellent ability to debug and troubleshoot all areas of the technology stack
• Maintain high standards of data quality and integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with automating store procedures
• Familiarity with testing legacy systems like VB6 and classic ASP

EDUCATION

• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent degree

POSITION COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Analytical Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Quality and Risk Management
• Systems Thinking
• Technical/Functional Expertise

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This is a standard desk role requiring extended sitting and computer work

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

• Remote

Here at Allied, we believe that great talent can thrive from anywhere. Our remote friendly culture offers flexibility and the comfort of working from home, while also ensuring you are set up for success. To support a smooth and efficient remote work experience, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 100Mbps download/25Mbps upload. Reliable internet service is essential for staying connected and productive.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Compensation is not limited to base salary.  Allied values our Total Rewards, and offers a competitive Benefit Package including, but not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, and a Technology Stipend.

Allied reserves the right to amend, change, alter, and revise, pay ranges and benefits offerings at any time.  All applicants acknowledge that by applying to the position you understand that the specific pay range is contingent upon meeting the qualification and requirements of the role, and for the successful completion of the interview selection and process.  It is at the Company's discretion to determine what pay is provided to a candidate within the range associated with the role.