Software Automation Engineer at Sage

Job Description    

• Validate the functionality of the platform through the development of automated tests or manual test scenarios.
• Check the proper functioning of the product in the modules of the platform
• Be responsible for the conformity of the product with the specifications
• Ensure the required level of quality of the delivered functionalities
• Work in close relationship with teammates of the Scrum team, as well as with other R&D teams, located in different sites and countries
• Reporting to the head of the product development team

Key Responsibilities    

• Be part of an Agile team and be fully engaged in applying the Scrum methodology
• Apply the transversal quality objectives provided by the Quality team and be an ambassador of these objectives within its Scrum team
• Design test scenarios from the specifications (user stories) defined by the Product Owner of the team in collaboration with the other members of the development team
• Test developments provided by developers during sprints
• Track test execution with test reports
• Notify failures in the internal bug tracking tool (JIRA) and validate patches
• Confirm the achievement of quality objectives, in accordance with the generic "Definition of Done" and the specific acceptance criteria defined in the Scrum team
• Participate in the arbitration of patches and / or developments
• Contribute to validate the content of the product documentation
• Design automated tests in the dedicated tool managed by the automation team, to ensure that automated regression testing during patch and release deliveries increases/maintains a high level of code coverage.
• Participate in the design of the product, as an actor in the planning of Poker planning meetings
• Participate in product knowledge transfer, by being involved in sprint reviews (preparation and/or presentation)
• Participate in meetings with Customer Support organized by the Product Business Analyst or Product Owner, and keep a view of the backlog of his domain
• Work closely with QA colleagues from other scrum teams and keep a transversal product vision
• Ensure effective communication of QA work and any related issues

Must have:

• At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on product testing
• Experience testing web applications (Intermediate level)
• Natural high level of attention to detail in all aspects of working
• Able to prioritise and plan own time to ensure deadlines are met
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting approach; always able to provide logical solutions and options
• Clear verbal and written communication style to enable conversations with all levels of stakeholder including direct customers and to ensure accurate issue recording
• Must be able to assess tasks for the best testing approach and apply these throughout the different phases of a project.
• A rapid ‘pick up and learn approach’ that will ensure valuable contribution to any team within days of joining the team
• Experience with Agile methodologies

Preferred:

• Experience with performance and/or security testing
• Good domain, component or product knowledge in either finance, payroll or HR fields
• Proven experience in testing including experience in designing and implementing test artefacts and awareness of relevant automation tools
• Knowledge of relational databases is very desirable