Automation QA Tester

Title: Automation QA Tester Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: 6+ months Need Local Candidates JOB SUMMARY: Works in/with an Agile Development Team and organization to deliver quality products to the customer, with a focus on testing and quality assurance. In the process, actively contributes positively to product design, thought leadership and continuous improvement of the Team (s)he is a part of. GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for test activities for assigned projects in an Agile development environment Develops, maintains and upgrades manual test scripts, utilities, data sets and other test tools required to execute test plans. Develops automated Test Frameworks using Selenium Webdriver Works closely with Product Owners and Developers on Product Design and provide thought leadership on test approaches Effectively communicates testing activities and findings in oral and written forms Administers and controls test tools. Organizes and maintains the test script library for assigned area or application(s). Performs other related duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE: Overall 6-9 years in IT (5-7 years in Quality Assurance) with full life-cycle test, writing test plans, developing test cases and implementing test strategies; including two years leading complex test programs and two years' experience with testing tools; or equivalent combination of education and experience. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Advanced professional role. Highly-skilled with extensive proficiency. Develops large and/or complex solutions that require analysis and research. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or frequently as the subject matter expert. Works on projects/issues of medium to high complexity that require demonstrated knowledge across multiple technical areas and business segments. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff. Works under minimal supervision on complex projects. Wide latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires 5+ years of demonstrated experience in software testing. Frequently reports to a Software QA Manager. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.