Automation QA

Job Description for Automation-QA
QA Engineer is responsible to certify the quality of the software products used across the organization. 
They are typically web applications that require manual and automation testing for functionality and
performance.  This is done through formulating effective test case, test plan; maintaining them and
executing them.  Good interpersonal skills are required for effective communication with the Business
and Development teams.

Competencies
 An understanding of software QA methodologies, tools and concepts,
 Experience in agile-processes and handling sprint/iterations
 Good knowledge of automation frameworks/tools
 Understand and follow SDLC process using tools like TFS.
 Knowledge of SQL and scripting
 Effective communication
 Creativity
 Development knowledge
 Driving for result
 Working experience in software development and software quality assurance
 Knowledge of the current trends and latest advancements.
Technical Skills
 Expertise on Automation testing using any of the automation tools like selenium with
Java/C# and automation framework,
 Planning, creating and executing manual and automated software test activities
 Estimate and review QA efforts as part of the overall development effort
 Check / Review QA artifacts
 Get involved in analyzing requirements during the requirements analysis phase of projects.
 Arrange the hardware and software requirement for the Test Setup.

 Escalate the issues about project requirements (Software, Hardware, Resources) to Project
Manager / QA Lead
 Attend the regular client call and discuss the weekly status with the project leadership
team.
 Track and report upon testing activities, including testing results, test case coverage,
required resources, defects discovered and their status, performance baselines, etc.
 Assist in performing any applicable maintenance and interface testing.