Automation Test Engineer

Description Position Overview: The Automated Test Engineer is responsible for designing testing scenarios for usability, application functionality, integration, and bug discovery. This role will be responsible to conduct testing, analyze the results and provide feedback to the development team. The Automated Test Engineer is also responsible for creating the testing scripts - usability storyboards, test cases, and automation scripts. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop a suite of automated test strategies to perform acceptance, functional, UI, integration, end-to-end, unit, regression, security, compatibility, load, stress, and performance testing Design, Execute and maintain automated test suites Integrate automation industry standard best practices and help implement and set best practices for the automation Perform extensive Automation/unit testing as well as executing performance and load testing Automate functional, regression, performance, and system integration testing, reporting any issues found during the life cycle test Assist in breaking down user stories and user requirements to identify what tests are needed and what tests can be automated Performing manual tests where automation is not possible. Developing, designing and documenting based on user stories/business requirements Working with product managers and QA Tester to develop testing methodology to satisfy acceptance criteria Create library of custom functions Document changes to the process, investigation results, tool manuals, any and all relevant information related to the automation process Perform or oversee final checks and releases code to production; validate and sign off on complex test plans Review Regression Test Cases Participate in Release/Iteration Planning Maintain and expand the automation frameworks for product software as well as the development lifecycle. Record problems and issues in accordance with the project's problem and issue management plans Review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics Provide training/maintenance/support of tools and tests Assist in definition of performance benchmarks and methods of measurements and provide monthly reporting to IT Leadership Manager on benchmarks and measurements Other duties as assigned Qualifications and Skills: 1+ years of experience in the following: Ability to troubleshoot and debug test scripts Java knowledge and programming skills Strong understanding of software development process Experience with continuous integration systems Experience with automated testing tools Experience in test automation using Eclipse, Selenium, and Appium preferred Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred Strong documentation skills Technical aptitude and the ability to pick up new testing systems and quickly train others to use them Strong analytical and decision making skills required with a high degree of accuracy Aptitude to work independently as well as part of a team and ability to collaborate with others Strong verbal and written communication skills Time Management skills and the ability to prioritize workload based on department needs Flexibility to adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment Workplace Environment: Working in a stationary position for 90% of the work day Utilizing the telephone 15-20% of the day Moving, lifting and/or carrying 35 pounds with or without accommodations Bending, twisting, kneeling, stooping or crouching when appropriate, on occasion Repetitive movements, including but not limited to typing, mousing, phones, etc. Occasional travel to locally and throughout Minnesota Requires onsite presence based on coordination of work with other employees and/or departments. May require travel to attend on-site meetings/events for collaboration, connection, project work, All-Employee Day, etc. Required Work Schedule: Standard Monday through Friday business hours with a willingness to work a flexible schedule as neede . Consistent and reliable attendance is a required essential function of this role to meet the needs of the department/team and organization. This position has the opportunity to work primarily virtually, but will require onsite work in St. Paul, MN for company events and team meetings as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Affinity Plus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.