[Remote] Quality Automation Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Empower is dedicated to transforming financial lives by providing a flexible work environment and promoting internal mobility. They are seeking a Quality Automation Engineer who will design, execute, and maintain automated tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software products, while collaborating with the development team.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of low-medium complexity automated test scripts
• Execute automated test cases and report results
• Identify, document, and track software defects to resolution using defect tracking tools like JIRA
• Document test cases, test results, and defects clearly and concisely
• Collaborate with the development team to understand application functionality and testing requirements
• Maintain and update existing automated test scripts. Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements
• Follow automation best practices
• Create test designs; utilize best practices and methodologies to determine current and future solutions
• Use analytical processes to understand issues and evaluate solutions

Skills

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S
• Motivated and detail-oriented individuals who have foundational knowledge of automation skills and eager to develop their automation testing skills
• 1-2 years Testing experience with 0-1 year in automation testing or equivalent automation training
• Good understanding of software testing principles and methodologies
• Basic understanding of Gherkin test scenarios and feature files
• Understanding of API & UI functional testing
• Understanding of end-to-end testing approach, and end user requirements
• Familiarity with Java programming language (Core concepts)
• Basic knowledge of automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG)
• Basic Experience with SQL database querying
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Good understanding of Test management tool ZE
• Understanding of Browserstack testing tool
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) is a plus
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
• Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided.

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