Senior Automation Developer

Job Description: Responsibilities: Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes. Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality. Designs and writes test automation scripts. Utilizes test automation frameworks. Investigates problems in software as a result of testing. Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions. Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing. Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests). Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DevOps. General Skills: Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes. Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes. Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation. Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation. Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions. A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and client relationship management experience. Experience in planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level. Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests, and systems level integration tests. Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities. Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc. A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines. Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools. Desirable Skills: Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language. Experience in the use of information retrieval packages. Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies, and practices. Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards. Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems. Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases. Experience testing Commercial Off-the-Shelf Applications (COTS). Experience and Skill Set Requirements. Evaluation Table - Automation Developer (Intermediate). Automated Testing Skills; Extensive experience with automated test tools - Client Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Katalon, Nightwatch, and Selenium. Experience in the use of performance testing tools - Microfocus Load Runner 12.5 and J-Meter. Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman. Experience with automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment - DevOps and Agile. Experience with providing organized automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues. Experience with automated API testing. Testing: 7+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts. Extensive experience in test automation development. Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Microfocus ALM 12.5, Microfocus Octante, Jira, and Azure DevOps. Experience conducting AODA compliance audits and remediation. Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and DevOps. Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategies, test plans, and test cases. Experience with providing identification and the resolution of problems and issues. Technical Skills: Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies. Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure). Extensive experience with AODA compliance audit tools. Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licensing System of Ontario), EDSI, and other Ministry applications. Knowledge of Licensing and Control Systems (LCS) and legacy mainframe systems. Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS services. Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF. Experience with SOAP UI, WEB Services, API, OPA, and Java technologies. Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases and UNIX. Experience with the .NET platform. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills. Proven track record for building strong working relationships.