Automation Test Engineer

San Francisco 23 months agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Automation Test Engineer for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in San Francisco, CA. HYBRID - 3 days/week ONSITE REQIURED End Client UNABLE to sponsor now or in the future due to the nature of business TOP SKILLS:Cypress/Protractor test framework using Typescript or JavaScript, Coding test automation using a Selenium WebDriver/RestAssured test framework using Java,Strong SQL,Some manual testing Test multi factor authentication functionality MFA (Okta) Responsibilities: Translates existing manual test cases or scripts into automated tests Assists with setup and maintenance of test environments Identifies technical and operational problems on installed systems, products, and/or services Develops configurable, maintainable, reusable and dependable test automation tools Prepares for and takes part in testing activities for production deployments and remediation Develops test case automation criteria Performs feasibility studies to identify automation candidates Writes reusable test components, both application-independent and application-dependent Researches, evaluates and selects testing tools Monitors environments, establishing thresholds and alerts Ensures that appropriate test environments exist Prepares and submits test automation engagement estimates and project schedules Complexity Works on multiple projects as a technical lead Works on projects that have system-wide impact and integrate across the organization Considered a subject matter expert for one or more programs/systems Required Skills: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field or equivalent work experience Typically requires 5+ years of related information technology work experience and 3+ years of development or test automation experience Requires proven experience developing automated test systems and scripts Requires knowledge of multiple software development methodologies such as Waterfall, Iterative, Agile, and Behavior-driven development Requires working experience with Integration, stress, performance, scalability, and/or load testing Experience leading small teams Preferred Skills: multiple software testing assurance certifications from an accredited institution (i.e. AS2, QAI, ISTQB, etc.) SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy