Manual and Automation Tester

Hybrid role in New York, NY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence. Aptitude to learn business application functionality and new technologies as needed (AI etc.)
Hybrid position – Must be able to be in-person based on project needs. In-person interview preferred.
Prior Experience
– Minimum 4 years of experience with Quality Assurance and Software Testing
– Minimum 2+ years of hands-on automation testing experience in a similar role
– Proven track record of successfully delivering automated test solutions
– Experience testing web applications in production environments
– Demonstrated ability to work effectively within QA/testing teams
Core Technical Skills
– Proficiency in at least one programming language, C# preferred (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
– Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
– Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code

Version Control & Collaboration
– Hands-on experience with Git version control system
– Proficiency with GitHub (or similar Git-based platforms)
– Understanding of branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews

Testing Frameworks & Tools
– Demonstrated experience with Selenium WebDriver or equivalent automation framework
– Ability to create and execute automated test scripts
– Experience with test automation best practices
– Familiarity with multiple browsers and cross-browser testing

Testing Design Patterns & Methodologies
– Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.)
– Understanding of Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
– Experience with other testing patterns (Data-Driven Testing, Keyword-Driven Testing)
– Ability to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios

Web Technologies
– Strong expertise in HTML structure and semantics
– Understanding of CSS selectors and their application in automation
– Ability to identify and interact with dynamic elements

Communication & Collaboration
– Clear verbal and written communication skills
– Ability to document test cases and automation procedures effectively
– Experience collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
– Ability to articulate test results and provide actionable feedback

Preferred But Not Required
– Understanding of Generative AI (LLM or RAG)
– Familiarity with Azure DevOps or an equivalent (Jenkins)