SDET - QA Senior Automation Engineer

Job Description and Duties

The tasks for the Software Development Engineer in Test - Quality Assurance include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design, develop and execute Automation Test Scripts using Selenium
• Perform Unit, Functional, and Regression Testing through automation.
• Expert in all technical aspects of Automation
• Provide test estimates for proposed projects
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve testing processes
• Establish testing standards and best practices
• Work closely with Management to improve Automation framework and net outcome
• Provide high quality and scalable solutions
• Complete testing assignments in a timely manner

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Automation experience which includes creating web automation test suites using tools like Selenium WebDriver, Selenium GRID, AutoIT, PDFBOX, Sikuli, Jersey, RestAssured
• 5+ years of programming/scripting experience (Java including latest version 8)
• Solid years of programming/scripting experience (Protractor, Karma/Chai, Jasmine)
• At least 3 years of experience with testing web/ecommerce applications constructed using JavaScript, AJAX, JQuery, CSS, HTML, AngularJS, Kendo UI, ReactJS, rxJS related technologies.
• Proficient with SQL for adding, modifying and extracting data from a MSSQL or RDBMS database.
• Experience with version control tools (TFS, GIT or SVN)
• Must have experience with TestNg/Junit, Maven/Ant, Jenkins setup and usage.
• Understanding and working knowledge with Data Driven, Keyword Driven, Hybrid, and Linear frameworks
• Experience with testing and automating REST Based and SOAP APIs using tools such as – RestEasy, SOAPUI
• Experience with ticket tracking tools such as TFS, VersionOne, SVN.
• Knowledge of Defect Management Tool (Quality Center)
• Knowledge of SDLC and implementation
• Fast learning, problem solving and analytical skills

Demonstrable Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze information and identify and formulate solutions to problems.
• Complete work within a reasonable timeframe under the supervision of a manager.
• Strong knowledge of project management practices and ability to document processes and procedures as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other project team members and independently on assigned tasks and deliverables with minimum supervision.
• Communicate effectively with users at all levels verbally and in writing.

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate salary range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

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Working Conditions

Special Requirements

To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application and any additional requested documents via CalCareers. Resumes submitted in lieu of the STD 678 may not be accepted. Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Core Competencies

• Act with integrity;
• Use sound judgment;
• Commit to quality;
• Demonstrate adaptability;
• Innovate;
• Think strategically;
• Communicate effectively and influence others

Benefits

State Fund employees are eligible for a number of benefits. Our benefit package includes:

Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)

Retirement (CalPERS)

Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions

Dental, Vision

401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Group Legal Services Insurance

Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave

Flex Elect Reimbursement Program

Wellness and Recognition

Alternate Work Schedules

Transit Pass Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Dependent Scholarship Program

Leadership Training

Mentoring Program

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Prior to employment with State Compensation Insurance Fund, a background investigation (BI) will be Initiated.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.