Automation Developer

Automation Developer - Senior Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid) Duration: 254 Business Days plus 134 days Extension Responsibilities: Identifies opportunities for automation within software processes Designs and executes QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality. Designs and writes test automation scripts Utilizes test automation frameworks Investigates problems in software as a result of testing Works with QA analysts and software developers to find solutions General Skills: Experience identifying opportunities for automation within software processes. Experience designing and executing QA tests using scripts that automatically test functionality Experience running tests for databases, systems, networks, applications, hardware and software Experience identifying and documenting bugs and quality issues in development, service or business processes. Experience installing applications and databases relevant to automation Experience collaborating with stakeholders to understand how automation can improve workflow and creating documentation Experience gathering and documenting requirements from end-users to develop the best automation solutions A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities and client relationship management experience Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements Evaluation Table - Automation Developer Type/Details Automated Testing Skills 40% Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman Experience with Automated testing methods in an object-oriented environment, DEVOPS & Agile Experience with providing organized Automated application testing to accommodate development and implementation efforts to remediate issues. Experience with Automated API testing Testing 30% 10+ years of experience in process, planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts Extensive Experience in Test Automation Development Extensive Experience with test management tools on one or more platforms such as Azure DevOps & Microfocus ALM 12.5 Experience conducting AODA Compliance Audit & Remediation Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps Experience with creating, reviewing, and executing test strategy, test plans and test cases Experience with providing identification and resolution of problems/issues Technical Skills 25% Experience with Waterfall, Agile & DEVOPS methodologies Experience with Cloud technology (Microsoft Azure) Extensive Experience with AODA Compliance Audit tools, AXE, WAVE Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load runner 12.5, Experience with Siebel (RLSO - Registration Licencing System of Ontario), ESDI & other Ministry Applications Knowledge of Licensing and Control System (LCS) & Legacy Mainframe Systems Experience with Payment Gateway MPG/EPS Services Experience with mainframe tools such as TSO/SPF Experience with ReadyAPI, WEB Services, API, OPA and Java Technologies Experience with IMS/DB2/SQL/Oracle Databases, and UNIX Experience with .NET platform Soft Skills 5% Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Strong organizational, creativity and perseverance skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills;interpersonal skills. Proven track record for building strong working relationships. Must Have: Extensive Experience with automated test tools Katalon, Selenium, Microfocus Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Microfocus Load Runner 12.5, Experience in the use of Performance Testing tools - J-Meter Extensive Experience with ReadyAPI\Postman Demonstrates working knowledge of the testing process and the Software development life cycle (SDLC), including Agile & DevOps