The Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer is a technical quality-focused position that works to promote, support, and drive software quality and testing practices within and across delivery teams. The incumbent will engineer software quality assurance solutions, including the development and management of code-based automation test suites, across the organization in support of business portfolios and programs. The Senior QA Engineer champions quality management practices within the organization seeking to educate others on testing value and best practices. The Senior QA Engineer innovates within the organization experimenting and implementing innovative ideas, processes, and technologies to allow the team to better accomplish its goals.
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin-Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show!
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Essential Functions
Strategy & Planning
- Support the Program’s test strategy for functional, non-functional, and automated testing across a diverse set of technologies and platforms supporting our business initiatives.
- Work with cross-functional team members to design and implement functional and non-functional tests and quality practices driving application quality.
- Provide guidance and support to the delivery teams, business owners, and peers in areas such as software testing, automation frameworks, and mobile testing.
- Research and implement new automation development techniques.
Acquisition & Deployment
- Design, implement, and support the automation test frameworks
- Contribute to the expansion of the automation test suites through the development of automation test scripts
- Perform complex automation assignments requiring an advanced aptitude for established testing and automation standards, methods, and best practices
- Support quality practices within the teams and across Programs
- Define and drive standards and practices within automated code design and deployment.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure shared use of standard tools and processes.
- Communicate effectively by using natural language and by writing clear and concise code.
Operational Management
- Manage the maintenance and execution of the automated test suites in support of frequent deployments
- Design and implement automated test suites that achieve the testing goals within the Program
- Implement integrated solutions that support continuous delivery
- Contribute to the operational efficiencies of the test automation suites and processes through the use of new technologies and engineered solutions.
Incidental Functions
- Assist with projects as required contributing to efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
- Conduct research into new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks collaboratively with architects and engineers.
- Attend management meetings on behalf of the team.
Formal Education & Certification
- Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology field of study (e.g., Information Technology, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, Computer Systems Management, Mathematics) or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
- 5+ years of IT experience
- 5+ years of work experience in software testing and quality assurance
- 4+ years of experience designing and developing automated tests in Selenium or equivalent tool(s)
- 3+ years of experience in manual test execution
- 3+ years of experience working with test management tools.
- Experience with manual or exploratory testing
- Experience implementing and defining automated test solutions and frameworks
- Experience creating test plans, defining test cases, defect tracking, reporting, and defining quality metrics to measure product quality
- Proficiency in any object-oriented programming language including Java, C#, Python, etc.
- 4+ years of experience with automated API testing using Rest Assured or other frameworks
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- Exposure to acceptance test-driven development (ATDD) and/or test-driven development (TDD) preferred.
- Experience with Agile development and release practices preferred.
- Experience with source control management and DevOps practices with any DevOps tools. (Example., GitHub, JIRA, Jenkins, etc.,)
- Technical experience and expertise in Selenium, Cypress, Ruby, and Cucumber frameworks.
Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products.
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity
Physical Activities/Capabilities/Work Environment
- Sit for extended periods of time constantly; walking and standing occasionally.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, and mouse, and to handle other computer components constantly.
- Lift and transport moderately heavy objects, such as computers, devices, and peripherals occasionally.
- Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meetings, and training rooms, i.e., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
- The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Work outside the standard office 7.5 hour workday may be required.
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