Save the Children Senior Automation Test Engineer Worldwide Jobs in Kenya
Role Purpose:
The role will be instrumental in driving the increased availability, scope, and capability of the automation tools and capabilities and thereby increasing the depth and efficiency of the testing function whilst reducing overhead. The jobholder will work within an agile environment to continuously test and deliver working software to customers within SCA (SCI and members).
The role will be responsible for the implementation of SCI’s strategic vision of moving testing and QA towards automation with the automation team. This will involve exploring, assessing, and procuring the best-fit automation tools that support continuous integration/development in an integrated environment of multiple applications. The role will also hold the technical expertise for the automation tools, their configuration and operation, and training the rest of the test/development team.
This role must expect hands-on defining, generating, and execution of test scripts as required fulfilling the testing requirements and the expertise to maintain the automation framework.
Experience
Strong understanding of performance tool Jmeter.
Programming knowledge on C# language.
Experience with specflow (Gherkin language)
Experience on API automation testing of SOAP/REST.
Strong working experience of agile and DevOps tools, techniques and principles.
Experience on Robotic Process Automation tools.
Proven record of accomplishment of delivering Automated Integration & Test solutions in fast-paced dynamic engineering environment.
Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, analytical, planning and written/verbal communication skills and aptitude to learn new technologies quickly.
Strong understanding of principles and benefits of automation testing.
Experience on working in Agile environment/focusing on sprint by sprint deliverables
Knowledge of page object model, xpath, css etc.
Ability to write and maintain automated regression packs for live applications
Demonstrate a high level of technical awareness and understanding of software architecture
Experience in testing front (e.g. websites) and back end systems (e.g. database checking)
Experience in testing window-based applications will give a benefit.
Experience in managing issue tracking databases and prioritizing issues for future release
Adept in using JIRA and/or other tools for test and defect management
Have a flair for learning systems working in an integrated environment
A demonstrable an eye for detail, problem analysis, and resolution skills
The ability to work independently and well under pressure
Cultural awareness and experience in delivering solutions internationally
Desirable:
Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
Experience with testing applications hosted in cloud, and window based.
The ability to speak/write in languages other than English
How to Apply
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