Software Development Engineer

Location: Akron, OH
Duration: 6 Months

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to understand feature requirements and translate them into functional automated test scripts.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using TypeScript and Playwright.
• Integrate the test scripts into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps) to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Test Web, API, and Mobile application interfaces.
• Utilize SQL Server for test data management.
• Advocate for quality across the test development lifecycle, promoting best practices in code quality, testability, and maintainability.
• Participate in sprint planning, providing insights into test planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation for automated testing activities.
• Facilitate the creation and maintenance of test data sets for automated testing needs.
• Monitor and report on key testing metrics to the team and stakeholders.
• Create automated test plans needed to test the application through the test automation framework.
• Work closely with BAs and the development team to ensure all page objects are accounted for, and the functionality aligns with user needs.
• Mentor and work closely with other test automation analysts and developer resources.
• Actively participate in a collaborative work environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science or another related field.
• Experience/knowledge using Azure DevOps or similar platforms like Gitlab or Jira.
• Experience working on projects in an Agile methodology and understanding basic Scrum principles.
• Basic experience in TypeScript programming for test automation using Playwright framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of testing processes, standards, and best practices.
• Willingness to work extended hours as required.
• Knowledge of basic research techniques.
• A questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships.

Preferred Skills:

• Basic experience in Java programming for test automation using Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience using Visual Studio Code.
• Experience using the Eclipse IDE or IntelliJ.
• Experience leveraging GitHub Copilot to enhance test script development efficiency.
• Experience with BrowserStack service for automated testing.