Senior Test Automation Engineer

Overview

Interested in making a real-world impact while working with the latest technologies in cloud computing?  Interested in helping make sure medications are safe for use? Are you looking for an opportunity to be an early leader in the evolution of a new platform and grow your role as it matures?  The Waters Connected Science team is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual to be part of the journey!

 

In Waters, the Connected Science group produces software that is used by people worldwide for specialist measurement and scientific analysis. We are looking for a passionate Senior Software Test Automation Engineer with a passion for delivering quality software solutions. You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment and engage in the design, development and execution of automated testing, demonstrate problem-solving abilities, and present and share ideas through global collaboration. 

Responsibilities

• Automate tests using test frameworks (Selenium, Playwright) and C#
• Write moderately complex code/scripts to test systems 
• Create test harnesses and infrastructure 
• Create (or assist in) test plan and/or test strategy 
• Participate in all aspects of quality initiatives, such as creating executable specifications, UI automation, etc.
• Make technical decisions and collaborate with test strategists to implement a comprehensive automation strategy 
• Participate in code reviews, requirements and design specification reviews. Provide constructive feedback regarding best practices, performance, and maintainability 
• Assess test quality, coverage, and team’s automation maturity by collecting key metrics 
• Stay ahead of the curve with respect to new technologies and techniques with an eye towards continual improvement of both the team’s skill set and automation strategy 
• Drive adoption of continuous integration and delivery methodologies and frameworks 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (or equivalent) in science, computing engineering subjects
• Experience working in a software development environment.
• Experience writing maintainable test cases (feature based, declarative style, clear, concise etc) 
• Experience with Gherkin and executable specifications (desired) 
• Experience in development and automation of Web Services API testing   
• Experience in the preparation and execution of automation test scripts using Selenium and Cypress 
• Experience in the preparation and execution of automation test scripts using Playwright (desired) 
• Solid understanding of how and when to apply different types of testing, such as functional, non-functional, integration, regression, or performance testing, depending on the requirements
• Solid understanding of how and when to apply different levels of testing, such as unit, integration, system, or end to end