Robert Half - Horsham, PA
posted 5 months ago
About the position
We are inviting applications for the role of a Senior QA Engineer in our IT Consulting team based in Horsham, Pennsylvania. As a Senior QA Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our software applications by writing automated tests for both API and UI layers. You will work closely with the existing QA and development team members, and have the opportunity to mentor and guide them in automation and testing best practices. This role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our software products and ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality before they reach our clients. In this position, you will develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy for our SaaS application alongside the existing QA and development team. You will write automated tests for API and UI layers using various tools and frameworks, such as Selenium. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining existing tests and developing new ones while features are being developed, ensuring that the software meets requirements and is free from defects. Collaboration with the Product and Development teams will be essential as you create user stories, define acceptance criteria, and build test plans. You will integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline to enhance the organization's speed to market. Analyzing the root cause of testing failures and opening appropriate tickets with detailed findings will be part of your daily tasks. Additionally, you will conduct manual tests on application components where automation is not a good fit and make recommendations for improvements on the current testing processes. As a mentor, you will guide and support team members in testing strategies and automation design patterns, ensuring that test plans are consistent with test activities across different development teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive test strategy for our SaaS application alongside the existing QA and development team.
- Write automated tests for API and UI layers using various tools and frameworks, such as Selenium.
- Maintain existing tests and develop new ones while features are being developed, ensuring software meets requirements and is free from defects.
- Work in collaboration with the Product and Development teams to create user stories, define acceptance criteria, and build test plans.
- Integrate test automation into the CI/CD pipeline to enhance the organization's speed to market.
- Analyze the root cause of testing failures and open appropriate tickets with detailed findings.
- Conduct manual tests on application components where automation is not a good fit.
- Make recommendations for improvements on the current testing processes.
- Guide and mentor team members in testing strategies and automation design patterns.
- Ensure that test plans are consistent with test activities across different development teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior QA Engineer or similar role in IT Consulting
- Proficiency in Cisco Technologies and Citrix Technologies
- Expertise in Cloud Technologies and Database management
- Familiarity with Dell Technologies and AB Testing
- Knowledge of Active Directory and AWS Technologies
- Experience with Backup Technologies and Cluster Analysis
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
- Relevant certifications in QA methodologies will be an asset
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan
