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The Associate Engineer Automation Quality has foundational knowledge of automation skills and is eager to develop their automation testing skills. This role works closely with more senior engineers in Automation Quality and software engineers to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. Assist more senior engineers in designing, executing and maintaining automated tests while learning to apply your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

• Design and development of low-medium complexity automated test scripts. May assist more senior engineers with moderately complex automated test scripts to continue developing skills.
• Execute lower complexity automated test cases and report results.
• Identify, document and track, with guidance as needed, 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 basic automated test scripts. Ensure that automated tests are up-to-date with the latest application changes and enhancements.
• Follow automation quality best practices.
• Required to do manual testing when needed
• Partner with more senior engineers to resolve issues and obtain guidance as needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years testing experience​ or equivalent automation quality training
• Good understanding of software testing principles and methodologies.
• Understanding of API & UI functional testing.
• Familiarity with Java programming language (Core concepts)
• Basic knowledge of automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Karate, JUnit, TestNG).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze test results and identify issues preferred.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are desired.
• Excellent attention to detail is a plus.
• Understanding of SQL database testing is a plus.
• Good understanding of Test management tool ZE preferred.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies is preferred.

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Normal Office Working Conditions: this job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.You may be required to perform other duties that are not included on this job description.The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.