Job Description:
As a Senior Software Engineer in Test, you blend extensive technical experience in test automation with business domain knowledge and data analysis. In an agile structure, you will partner with Squad Leads to implement test automation and execute manual testing to increase efficiencies in testing and support the squad in building highly stable applications that meet business needs.
The Role:
In this role, you will be working with a team of technologists passionate about promoting testing practices, implementing test automation and executing testing with development and business partners!
· Developing and maintaining automated suites of tests to assess product quality and release readiness
· Conduct manual testing
· Train squads on test management
· Collaborate with the team on improving test coverage and overall application health
The Expertise You Have:
· 9-11 years of software product experience working on commercially available software
· 6 years of relevant technical experience and experience in test automation
· Experience in Agile / Scrum methodology
· Testing Process and automation experience
· Financial services and agile experience preferred
· Bachelor’s degree or greater is required
The Skills You Bring:
· Hands on experience with crafting and maintaining testing frameworks like Junit, Cucumber, Fitnesse
· Intermediate Java skills
· Good understanding of web services testing
· SQL skills is a must
· Data analysis and technical troubleshooting
The Value You Bring
· Create efficiencies in testing that increase agility and time to deliver business value
· Drive a strong quality practices and influence the Squad to focus on quality in each sprint
· Continuously focus on improving stability and resiliency of critical business processes and applications
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 37,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 132,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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