Automation QA

• Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes
• Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality.
• Designs and writes test automation scripts
• Utilizes test automation frameworks
• Investigates problems in software as a result of testing
• Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions

• Provides advice on the testing strategy, test plans, the selection of testing tools, and the identification of resources required for testing.
• Plans and organizes testing efforts for large systems in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and non-Graphical User Interface (GUI) environments, including the execution of systems integration tests, specialized tests, and user acceptance testing (e.g., stress tests).
• Proficient in Cloud technology, Agile & DEVOPS.

General Skills

• Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes.
• Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality
• Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software
• Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes.
• Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation
• Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience

• Experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified experience level
• Experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level integration tests
• Experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activities
• Experience in quality assurance and testing, including AODA testing, integration testing, load testing, performance testing, etc.
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Knowledge of one or more automated testing tools

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge and experience in at least one programming language
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Experience planning and organizing testing efforts for both large and small systems
• Experience coding automated test scripts to produce sets of automated test cases
• Experience testing Commercial Off-the Shelf Applications (COTS)

Skills

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Evaluation Table – Automation Developer (Intermediate)

Type/Details

Automated Testing Skills                                                                                                40%

• Extensive experience with automated test tools – HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Katalon, Nightwatch, and Selenium
• Experience in the use of performance testing tools – Microfocus Load Runner 12.5 and J-Meter
• Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman
• Experience with automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment – DevOps and Agile
• Experience with providing organized automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues
• Experience with automated API testing

Testing                                                                                                                               30%

• 7+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing, and implementing testing efforts
• Extensive experience in test automation development
• Extensive experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Microfocus ALM 12.5, Microfocus Octante, Jira, and Azure DevOps
• Experience conducting AODA compliance audit and remediation
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including Agile and DevOps
• Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans, and test cases
• Experience with providing identification and the resolution of problems and issues

Technical Skills                                                                                                                25%

• Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps methodologies
• Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure)
• Extensive experience with AODA compliance audit tools
• Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5,
• Experience with Siebel (RLSO – Registration Licensing System of Ontario), EDSI, and other Ministry applications
• Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) and legacy mainframe systems
• Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS services
• Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF
• Experience with SOAP UI, WEB Services, API, OPA, and Java technologies
• Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases and UNIX
• Experience with the .NET platform

Soft Skills                                                                                                                            5%

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record for building strong working relationships.