Software Development Engineer in Test

• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts for middleware platforms using tools such as Chef InSpec, Jenkins, Ansible and custom frameworks 
• Validate middleware configurations across environments (on-prem and cloud) based on infrastructure standards 
• Collaborate with Product DRIs, Automation Developers, and Infrastructure teams to translate requirements into testable automation scenarios 
• Maintain and enhance test coverage for regression, integration, and system validation across Tomcat, MQ, WAS, and RDQM
• Analyze test results, log defects, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog grooming and sprint planning.
• Support Day 2 operations testing and readiness validation for middleware deployments

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

• 3+ years of QA Testing experience with at least 2 years hands on Test Automation Experience
• Experience using Java, TestNG, JUnit, and Selenium.
• Hands-on experience with Git and Bitbucket is needed.
• Thorough Understanding of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Proficient in all phases of testing including planning, design, execution, defect tracking, and reporting
• Skilled in designing, developing, and executing automated test scripts using tools such as Chef InSpec, Jenkins, Ansible, and custom-built frameworks
• Familiar with Git for source code management and experienced in setting up Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline test automation workflows Knowledge of automation standard and best practices including experience with XPath axes and CSS selectors
• Should know the Defect Management using ALM and Agile/Scrum management through JIRA, Defect Triaging, Defect Status Reporting and Tracking
• Develop, maintain, and implement functional and automated test scripts using Java and testing frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of regression testing, Smoke & Sanity testing, compatibility testing, system functional testing, user acceptance testing etc.
• Experience in build tools such as Maven, adding dependencies, maintaining pom.xml file is required.
• Ability to write simple to medium complexity SQL queries.
• Ability to interpret technical designs and specifications and design automated solutions accordingly.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive relationship and collaboration skills.