Quality assurance developer job description

The Quality Assurance Team at Exiger is looking for an experienced, easy going and energetic QA professional. The candidates will demonstrate a solid understanding of QA practices, and are interested in working on exciting projects in a fast-paced and casual environment, which values communication and contribution by all team members. They will be self-motivated and capable of working independently, as well as in a team setting.

Reporting to the QA manager, the Quality Assurance Automation Developer will be involved in all software quality assurance activities for their assigned projects. This professional is expected to drive product quality improvements, participate in discussions regarding the requirements and design of new features, as well as improvement of existing functionality. The Quality Assurance Automation Developer will be responsible for functional test design, planning, creation and execution of automated and manual test cases.
Key Responsibilities
Review story requirements and participate in requirement discussions. Set up test data and environments to achieve solid and reliable test coverage. Modify and enhance existing QA tools written in Java/JavaScript to perform successful testing. Design, develop and maintain a Cypress based test framework for GUI. Work closely with Product and Development teams to resolve system and product issues. Work directly with the NLP team providing testing support on algorithms and discuss results to determine and prioritize further enhancements. Follow Agile principles and work independently without direct input or oversight. Work closely with developers, IT Ops engineers in the CI/CD pipeline.

Professional Experience Required
Bachelors' degree in a computer science or equivalent practical experience. Hands on experience with Java, JavaScript, SQL and Shell. Ability to program in Java and Java Script (write, read, understand, debug, fix and improve code) Experience in testing Angular JS applications. Preferably using Cypress. Experience in Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud computing Strong analytical skills Self-manager with the ability to perform well under little supervision Quick learner of new concepts and technologies Critical thinking skills, with the ability to organize and articulate effective problem solving solutions. Good oral and written communication skills Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment Experience in Agile environments Understanding of Big Data, machine learning, NLP, and data analysis
You'll be joining a distributed team of experienced software professionals with a wide range of specialties and interests. We make use of big data and natural language processing technologies as well as dealing with day-to-day application development and scaling issues. We utilize agile methodologies, iterate quickly to find solutions, and work together to ensure that the system evolves in a maintainable and performant fashion.

We're committed to ensuring a strong work/life balance for our staff and offer a casual office environment with an open work space focused on learning. We encourage our development staff to tailor their development environment and hardware to meet their own preferences.


Exiger is revolutionizing the way corporations, government agencies and banks manage risk and compliance with a combination of technology-enabled and SaaS solutions. In recognition of the growing volume and complexity of data and regulation, Exiger is committed to creating a more sustainable risk and compliance environment through its holistic and innovative approach to problem solving. Exiger's mission to make the world a safer place to do business drives its award-winning AI technology platform, DDIQ, built to anticipate the market's most pressing needs related to evolving ESG, cyber, financial crime, third-party and supply chain risk. Exiger has won 30+ AI, RegTech and Supply Chain partner awards.

Exiger's core values are courage, excellence, expertise, innovation, integrity, teamwork and trust.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

*Relocation assistance is not provided and this is not a fully remote position. FirstBank does not sponsor work visas.
Salary Range


$95,000.00 To $120,000.00


Job Posting


Founded in 1963, FirstBank maintains more than $20 billion in assets and operates over 110 branch locations across Colorado, Arizona and California. Its growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it, and prides itself in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience its great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions all across the company, from Teller and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!


A Brief Overview


The Test Automation Analyst is responsible for supporting and implementing the design, automation, and maintenance of test scripts to ensure automation supports testing initiatives and continuous integration. The Analyst will support existing automation frameworks and related best practices. The Analyst will document and perform manual testing, where applicable. While working closely within, and across teams, the Analyst will ensure quality standards are met, and performance improvements are made. To ensure consistency across development, test, and production environments, the Analyst will collaborate on the documentation of test cases, and test processes and procedures. The Analyst will mentor and train new and existing staff, and provide group training on specific subject areas, as needed. #BI-REMOTE


What you will do



IT complex GUI and/or API software efforts from analysis through implementation. Design, automate, and maintain test scripts related to various sized efforts. Perform maintenance to, and debug, existing scripts. Drive Risk-Based Testing conversations between business sponsors and developers. Assume a lead role in testing, analysis, and communication of results. Help reconcile business and technical requirements through use of current methods and practices. Collaborate with Delivery Teams and Testing Centers of Excellence to create and evolve policies and best practices. Ensure best practices and standards are followed; maintain and oversee proper documentation. Make suggestions for improving the development and testing process. Mentor and train new and existing staff. Work under general supervision; communicate with management on the status of tasks and projects and initiate requests to escalate problems, when needed. Perform other duties as assigned. All required responsibilities from.



Minimum Requirements



Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements



Preferred Requirements



Foundation and/or Advanced level Software Testing Certification; (i.e. ISTQB)



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities



Experience with all forms of testing: Functional, System, Integration, Regression, Exploratory, Negative, Smoke Experience with scripting languages using Java, C#, VBScript, or related languages/technologies Experience testing and automating GUI, including desktop/mobile applications, browsers and/or REST and SOAP Services Experience with test management and test automation tools, or other related software testing tools Experience with Eclipse and/or Visual Studio Experience with source repositories, such as GitHub Experience with SQL and general knowledge of RDBMS concepts Strong understanding of the difference and purpose of both GUI and API testing Knowledge of industry standards and trends Strong organizational and time management skills Strong technical and operational problem-solving skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Working knowledge of information security concepts and techniques, as they apply to enterprise operating systems and applications Strong ability to work in a team oriented environment Ability to lead initiatives and manage projects with minimal guidance All required knowledge from Associate Analyst



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements



Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone Must be able to exchange accurate information



Statement of Benefits


FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D

FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

FirstEnergy

FirstEnergy at a Glance

We are a forward-thinking electric utility powered by a diverse team of employees committed to making customers' lives brighter, the environment better and our communities stronger.

FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Headquartered in Akron, Ohio, FirstEnergy includes one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, more than 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, and a regulated generating fleet with a total capacity of 3,780 megawatts.

About the Opportunity

This is an open position with FirstEnergy Service Co., a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. [SC00]

The ability to work remotely within the United States may be available based on business need. This option is currently not available in the states of California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Oregon, or Washington.

We have recently embarked on a Digital transformation journey where we are reimagining the way we work and serve our users. Our projects benefit the community by aiding in providing safe, reliable electricity to everyone:

* Customer: create analytics to improve customer satisfaction along the customer journey for a lifetime as they move-in to a residence, pay their bill and move to new residences.
* Transmission & Distribution: develop algorithms to detect asset failures, reduce outages and provide reliable electricity to customers.
* Smart Meter: provide customers with the electric usage they need to make smart decisions about their home as well as reduce threats and theft in the electric system.

What you'll do:

As a QA Test Automator at FirstEnergy you will join a digital transformation team working in an Agile environment and use Java / Selenium to develop test scripts for internal and external web solutions. You will spend your day expanding the automated testing foundation for our applications by creating test scripts.

* You will translate the functional uses cases from Business Analysts (BA) into the automation test cases. This role may also create the Gherkin scenarios that are the first step in translating a manual test into the automated test script.
* You will translate the functional uses of the application as described in the test cases from the Gherkin scenarios into the Java Cucumber scripts.
* You will create the automated test plans needed to test the application through the test automation framework.
* You will work closely with the BA's and the development team to ensure that all page objects are accounted for, and the functionality is in alignment with the user's needs.
* You will mentor other test automation analysts & developer resources.
* You will actively participate in a collaborative work environment.

What You Will Need to be Qualified:

* You have a bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science or another related field with 3 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, you have 5 years of related experience.
* Related experience includes but is not limited to automating web testing using Java, Selenium, TestNG or similar testing frameworks

* Has worked and been an active participant on a Scrum team or similar Agile methodology
* Experience/Knowledge using Azure Dev Ops to manage source code, manage developer tasks and bugs, and perform builds/deploys.
* Demonstrated knowledge of testing processes, standards, and best practices
* Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
* You have strong communication skills and can be a coach/mentor to grow and maximize your team's potential
* You are willing to travel throughout the organization and service territory and work extended hours, as required

The following are Preferred Qualifications:

* Gherkin or equivalent behavior driven development experience
* Experience with Browserstack service for testing mobile apps.
* Experience with the ExtentReport library for generating Selenium reports.
* Experience using the Eclipse IDE or IntelliJ
* Experience with Maven to support the project build and reporting processes.
* Working knowledge of the Azure DevOps cloud architecture (to facilitate running our tests asynchronously in Azure)
* Experience developing against Oracle
* Previous experience leveraging behavior driven development to align solution to requirements

Benefits, Compensation & Workforce Diversity

At FirstEnergy, employees are key to our success. We depend on their talents to meet the challenges of our changing business environment. We are committed to rewarding individual and team efforts through our total rewards philosophy which includes competitive pay plus incentive compensation, a company-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) savings plan with matching employer contribution, a choice of medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance programs, as well as skills development training with tuition reimbursement. Please visit our website at www.firstenergycorp.com to learn more about all of our employee rewards programs. FirstEnergy proudly supports workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Unable to sponsor or transfer H-1B visas at this time.

Safety

Safety is a core value for FirstEnergy and is essential to all of our business activities. We ensure employees have the tools, information, and processes to perform their duties in a manner that assures safety for themselves, their co-workers, our customers and the public. Our goals are to provide a safe work environment, to maintain an accident-free, injury-free workplace, and to promote and maintain public safety. To meet these goals, we dedicate ourselves to achieving world-class safety standards.

Position Classification

Exempt

FirstEnergy Human Resources Team

Nearest Major Market: Akron

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland

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