NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Test Automation EngineerDetails:Test Automation EngineerLocation: Weehawken NJ - Onsite (5 days/week)Duration: 12 monthsTop 5 Skills: Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Kafka testing, DatabaseExtensive Knowledge of Existing Automation Framework UI/API Testing Drive end to end testing using AutomationWe are looking for a Test Automation Engineer with solid experience in Selenium, Java, Cucumber, Kafka, and database testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing automated tests to ensure product quality. This role includes designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g., defect densities and open defect counts).
Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using open source tools, specifically Selenium with Java.
- Understand and analyze test requirements to create and maintain automated tests for functional, integration, and performance testing.
- Employ BDD frameworks like Cucumber to write concise, human-readable test scenarios.
- Perform back-end testing on databases, specifically SQL-based, to ensure data integrity and data processing.
- Work with Kafka streams and perform testing to validate stream processing applications.
- Identify, record, document thoroughly, and track bugs.
- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
- Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
- Liaise with internal teams (e.g., developers and product managers) to identify system requirements.
- Monitor debugging process results.
- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies.
Qualifications: - Proven work experience in software development and software quality assurance.
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium.
- Solid experience programming in Java.
- Experience with both white box and black box testing.
- Experience with SQL and scripting.
- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.
Preferred Skills: - Experience with Agile/Scrum development processes.
- Experience with Kafka or other messaging systems is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with BDD and tools like Cucumber.
- Experience in database testing in Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, or similar databases.
- Understanding of CI/CD processes and tools like Jenkins.
