Sr. QA Engineer

Job Summary

The QA Engineer is responsible for Mobile App/Integration test scripts, executing test plans and scripts to verify that new or modified software programs function according to business requirements; as well as conforming to established guidelines. The role acts in concert with and support of application development from Testing perspective to assure the quality of new and existing mobile applications, including eCommerce, Middleware, Order Management, and Data warehouse. Additional responsibilities include communicating and coordinating results with impacted departments and tracking statistical information.

Job Functions

• Creates and executes mobile application/integration/middleware test plans and clear, concise test scripts for new functionality or enhancements to existing products. Defines comprehensive scenarios and variations in data to adequately perform testing.

• Ensure proper test coverage of requirements on different versions of mobile application.

• Reviews and provides feedback on requirements, design, and scope documents.

• Ensures compliance with set standards for test design.

• Supports and advocates established testing procedures and provides input to establish those procedures.

• Interacts with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and development teams to identify and refine test requirements.

• Designs, coordinates, and performs moderately complex testing projects from initiation through delivery.

• Creates and maintains test libraries, databases, and test environments.

• Writes and executes manual test cases on eCommerce mobile applications.
• Writes and executes test scripts for cross-application integrations and their validation.

• Performs test reviews.

• Assists with education and training with regard to software enhancements and conveying corrections to other employees.

• Assists QE team in areas such as regression and functional testing to support project success. In addition, participates in creating or gathering test data needed for automation and manual testing.

• Upon execution of tests and in-depth analysis, generates concise reports containing relevant data points in business terms.

• Extracts and presents automation testing metrics with comparative data.

• Works with an extended IT team to achieve superior predictive failure analysis, event correlation, root cause analysis, effective alerting, escalation and reporting.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• The ideal candidates should have at least 6-10 years overall experience in software test development and must have minimum of 5 years of web browser based software testing experience in developing and executing automation scripts and mobile application testing.

• Working Knowledge in Perfecto Mobile, Appium or equivalent.
• Working Knowledge in SOAPUI, Postman, Parasoft SOATest, BroadCom DevTest or equivalent.

• Knowledge of defect management tools (HP ALM, Zephyr, JIRA).

• Experience in testing cross OS and browser-based web applications (Safari, Chrome, Firefox, IE).

• Strong understanding of overall QA methodology and process.

• Experience with continuous delivery/integration model is a plus.

• Excellent knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, AIX, etc.) and scripting.

• Strong knowledge on SQL and understanding of ESB vs ETL.

• Experience with testing ecommerce website sites, order management, and warehouse management tools and mobile application.
• Experience with testing files of various formats like csv, xlsx, txt, dat etc.

• Experience with performance test tools such as HP LoadRunner, SOASTA CloudTest.

• Test Automation scripting experience using Java, QTP, or similar.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• BS in Computer Science (or related field) or similar industry experience
• Perfecto Mobile, Appium, Sauce Labs or similar tools working experience.
• Broadcom Devtest, Parasoft SOATest, Postman or similar tools working experience.
• Talend Studio, Mulesoft, Datastage or similar tools working experience.

• Retail industry experience a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Good oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail during testing and requirement specification

• Demonstrated analytical skills

• Exhibit critical thinking

• Dedication to writing test automation and the ability to work with other coworkers to complete project work in a timely manner (Or with great celerity)

• Maintains positive attitude and momentum in challenging situations

• Communicates effectively with all partners

• Demonstrates flexibility, resiliency, and productivity in response to shifting priorities

• Strives for continuous improvement

• Shares ideas with others to address daily business issues

• Builds working relationships characterized by cooperation and mutual respect

• Shares ideas and resolves conflict constructively

• Leverages skills and experiences to contribute to the success of team goals

• Recognizes individuals and team success

• Works with managers and others to create and maintain a development plan

• Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement

• Demonstrates an appreciation of diverse perspectives in interactions with others

• Delivers on Belk's brands and strives to exceed customer needs

• Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work

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