Sr QA Automation Engineer

Important InformationExperience: 6 yearsJob Mode: Full-timeWork Mode: Work from home Responsibilities and Duties Evaluate user/software requirement documentation and provide constructive feedbackCreate, update, and execute detailed test cases based on requirements for web-based applications (across multiple browsers), java services, reports, and database schema changesReport errors in Jira and track issues to closure incl. support of defect investigation, validate defect fixes and analyze impact of fixesCollaborate on a Scrum Agile team, to ensure team deadlines can be met successfullyCreate detailed SQL scripts using select and update statements for test case execution and verificationResearch and analyze product features being testedTrack, report, and determine priority of project defectsReview user interfaces for consistency and functionalityReview test cases and test automation scripts from other team membersDevelop detailed SQL scripts to load data for automation tests as neededCreate and update API automation tests during the sprint to cover the added GET/PUT/POST in the code or any needed API updatesCreate and update UI automation tests during the sprint to cover the new or updated functionalityCreate performance test suites for both UI and API applicationsWork with architects to create a CI/CD test plan and execution Qualifications and Skills 6 years of Quality Assurance/engineering testing experience in a web application environment testing User Interfaces, backend database, Web services, APIs4 years of hands-on scripting/coding experience in Java automation testing tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Junit, TestNG, Nightwatch or other similar toolsProfessional experience with Playwright Hands-on experience testing REST API's using automation tools such as PostmanExperience writing SQL and full understanding of queries and stored proceduresExperience creating performance tests against UI and API applicationsDetail oriented, excellent analytical skills and good interpersonal skillsTroubleshooting automation failures to determine if there is an application/API issue or automation needs updated per changed functionalityAbility to learn new applications and technologies quicklyMobile automation testing experience preferredStrong Docker experience Desired Skillset Requirements Experience with Java and REST API automation tools requiredExperience in Microsoft SQL Server is requiredExcellent software troubleshooting skillsExperience with Agile is preferredWorking knowledge of Linux, Atlassian Software Suite (Jira, Bamboo, BitBucket), GitLab, Docker a plusExperience in a Continuous Integration/Delivery environment About EncoraEncora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the worlds leadingenterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47 offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encoras technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.