Automation Tester / SDET

$50,800 - $119,200/Yr

CGI - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Lafayette, LA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Automation Tester / SDET role at CGI Technologies and Solutions, Inc. involves developing and executing custom automation test scripts to enhance client-specific software applications. This position is crucial for ensuring the quality and functionality of software products in a high-stakes environment, collaborating closely with product teams to deliver tailored solutions. The role requires working in a SAFe agile environment and offers opportunities for innovation and impact within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute automated test scripts to troubleshoot existing critical issues.
• Collaborate with the ERP product team to incorporate enhancements into the product.
• Analyze, document, and articulate business requirements for complex financial business logic for software testing.
• Design and execute test cases for modeling financial software transactions.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools for the Momentum ERP.
• Extract data requirements through various methods including discussions and independent analysis.
• Build and maintain automation frameworks using Java and perform back-end application development.
• Develop a test plan and/or test application in development status or debug an application in production mode.
• Document or review documentation of steps in specification development, coding, testing, and user acceptance.
• Provide support to applications in production by tracking production problems and troubleshooting them.
• Lead cross functions to ensure application enhancements quality meets expected business results.
• Facilitate customer and end-user testing through test & learn development iterations.

Requirements

• BS in computer science, computer engineering or a similar major with extensive computer-based or technical content.
• 1+ years of experience with Java.
• Experience in analyzing, documenting, and articulating business requirements for software testing.
• Ability to design and execute test cases for financial software transactions.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and interdisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Selenium or similar automation testing tool.
• Exposure to Momentum ERP.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs