Automation Test Engineer

Diverse Lynx - Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Minneapolis, MN

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Automation Test Engineer / 508 Accessibility Tester position is a critical role focused on ensuring the quality and accessibility of software applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering automated software quality assurance testing, which includes test planning, execution, and management. This role requires a strong understanding of accessibility standards, particularly WCAG 2.1 and Section 508, and the ability to utilize various accessibility testing tools such as JAWS, NVDA, Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, and ANDI. The position demands collaboration with business areas to identify application development solutions and enhance existing applications, ensuring that all solutions meet defined business requirements. The Automation Test Engineer will work within an Enterprise Agile and DevOps team environment, contributing to the implementation of tools and technologies that align with project objectives. The role involves creating reusable test components, both application-dependent and independent, and advising less experienced QA Automation Engineers in the creation of test scripts. The candidate will also engage in technical discussions during the refinement of user stories to ensure that automated test plans are viable for creation and implementation. In addition to technical responsibilities, the Automation Test Engineer will build and maintain strong partnerships with product owners, developers, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers, as well as with national IT testing teams. The position requires a proactive approach to quality assurance, ensuring that testing is focused on delivering quality software while meeting agreed-upon completion dates and milestones. The candidate will also assist in research and evaluation of solutions, identify ways to reuse existing code, and design prototypes using current or emerging technologies. This role may also involve performing QE lead responsibilities, including attending refinements, estimations, and conducting code reviews as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver automated software quality assurance testing, including test planning, execution, and management.
• Collaborate with business areas to identify application development solutions and enhance existing applications.
• Create reusable test components, both application dependent and independent.
• Engage in technical discussions during refinement of user stories to ensure automated test plans are viable for creation and implementation.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with product owners, developers, Scrum Masters, and Project Managers.
• Ensure testing is focused on the delivery of quality software while meeting agreed upon test completion dates/milestones.
• Follow quality assurance standards and track quality assurance activities and compliance requirements.
• Assist in research, evaluate, and recommend solutions, and identify ways to reuse existing code.
• Participate in technology initiative projects of low to moderate complexity, including new development and automation efforts.
• Provide technical training and expertise to other automation and business area staff.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; major or coursework in Computer Science or Management Information Systems (MIS) preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in automation testing.
• Proven technical competence in one or more industry standard application development languages, frameworks, patterns, or platforms.
• At least 3 years of working experience in Cypress.
• At least 3 years of experience specifically in 508/Accessibility testing.
• Proficient in using accessibility testing tools such as JAWS, NVDA, Axe, WAVE, Accessibility Insights, and ANDI.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across the team.

Nice-to-haves

• Any certifications in accessibility testing, such as Client, IAAP CPACC or WAS, will be considered an asset.
• Experience with AWS (1-2 years).