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Test Automation Specialist

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Scotiabank

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must have a B.S. in IT or equivalent, 5+ years in test automation, API testing, experience in Agile and Waterfall, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze test results.
  • You will design and execute automated/manual tests, write defect reports, collaborate with teams, conduct exploratory testing, and improve testing methodologies throughout the development lifecycle.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology or Equivalent Education / Work experience
  • Test automation experience with 5+ years of hands on experience.
  • Experience in analyzing the testing scope and developing work estimates
  • Experience in creating Test Strategies/Test Plans.
  • QA analyst with minimum 2+ years of leading testing activities
  • API specific testing Experience with 2+ years of hands on experience
  • UI/Database/Backend (mainframe) testing experience
  • Experience working in Cloud applications
  • Experience working with both Agile methodology and Waterfall SDLC
  • Good Knowledge of JIRA and Confluence
  • White Box testing following QA principles, practices and methodologies
  • Good understanding of UAT standards and methodologies
  • Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports
  • Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing automation standards
  • Strong communication skills – explain things clearly to members of the lab and conduct stand ups
  • Good analytical and conceptual thinking skills, using creativity and attention to detail to develop testing solutions that help proactively uncover issues, find bugs and assess product with the end user in mind.
  • Strategic thinking ability enabling the selection of optimal testing solutions (smart vs mass testing)
  • The individual requires good oral and written communication skills and proven ability to: represent testing status/issues/make presentations to varied groups; deal with all levels of line management; and conveying clear and compelling project artifacts.
  • Openness to ideas, willingness to take on any task or role, focus on the customer, and a constant view of the big picture.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts and adjusts testing methods and practices to assess and evolve product
  • Design test approach, Develop Test Strategies and Plans. Select appropriate test tools. Align test cases to requirements and user stories.
  • In conjunction with the development team, collaborate, design and build automated and manual tests, develop/create test data, construct and execute exploratory, system, regression, migration, back-end, and user acceptance tests, and determine whether to create any complex environments or any major improvements for the automation frameworks.
  • Write clear and concise defect reports and work as an empathetic advocate for the customer’s quality experience. Triage and prioritize defects for remediation, with the Product Owner and development team.
  • Conduct exploratory testing to find bugs that other testing means would not find during every sprint and drive testing workshops.
  • Wherever possible, conduct functional test and ensure their readability (clear, succinct, and using common business jargon) as well as tests must be maintainable (built with reusable domain specific testing language components)
  • Working knowledge in Automation frameworks, developing, designing and executing test automation scripts (Selenium, API Tools (Postman), testNG, any one of behaviour driven development(BDD) or Test driven development(TDD frameworks like Karate and Cucumber)
  • Thorough experience with data extraction, transformations and conversion testing
  • Ability to produce dashboards and reports for sprints or code releases.
  • Analyze industry best practices to recommend improvements to methodology, test environments and workflow to promote an efficient and cost-effective UAT process.
  • Collaborate actively with the development team, Product Owners, B/As
  • Embed with development teams and infuse quality in every phase of the software development lifecycle by providing continuous feedback from QA standpoint regarding standards, user experience, possible performance issues, and future bugs.
  • Participate in product design and requirements analysis, work with the team during project planning to accurately estimate work (data creation, test cases/acceptance test design, test execution, automation framework design/improvements, scripting tasks, setup environments, etc) and scope release deliverables (prioritizing defects and bugs).
  • Lead end user focused testing activities and inform how product needs to be evolved
  • Create and execute acceptance criteria based on requirements, assessing usefulness of test cases and adjusting approach where required
  • Troubleshoot when problems arise and contribute to their resolution in a hands-on manner when necessary.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Test Automation Specialist at Scotiabank?

The main responsibility is to leverage testing methodologies and practices, analyze requirements, design testing strategies, and develop automation and testing solutions while collaborating with Agile teams.

How many years of test automation experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 5 years of hands-on test automation experience is required.

What educational background is preferred for this role?

A B.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent education/work experience is preferred.

What types of testing will the Test Automation Specialist be responsible for?

The specialist will be responsible for exploratory, system, regression, migration, back-end, and user acceptance testing.

Is experience in both Agile and Waterfall SDLC necessary?

Yes, experience working in both Agile methodology and Waterfall SDLC is required.

What tools and frameworks should candidates be familiar with for this role?

Candidates should have a working knowledge of automation frameworks like Selenium, API tools such as Postman, TestNG, and BDD or TDD frameworks like Karate and Cucumber.

What are the expectations regarding communication skills for this position?

Strong communication skills are essential for explaining concepts clearly, conducting standups, and effectively presenting project statuses or issues to various groups.

Will the Test Automation Specialist engage in community activities at Scotiabank?

Yes, there are opportunities for community engagement through various programs such as hackathons, contests, and social activities.

Is there an emphasis on diversity and inclusion within the workplace?

Yes, Scotiabank is committed to creating an inclusive culture that values diversity and ensures every employee feels empowered and respected.

What type of testing experience is specifically mentioned as necessary in the job description?

API specific testing experience with at least 2 years of hands-on experience is specifically mentioned as necessary.

How is the work location structured for this position?

The work location is hybrid, allowing flexibility between remote work and in-office presence.

What benefits are offered from day one of employment?

A competitive rewards program including a bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits start on day one.

Is there any support for continuous learning and development?

Yes, Scotiabank offers upskilling opportunities through online courses, cross-functional development options, and tuition assistance.

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