Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering

Quality Engineer Location PhoenixResponsibilitiesUp to 810 years of software development experience in a professional environment andor comparable experienceDevelop manual and automated test strategies test plans test conditions and test configurations to validate business requirementsDesign develop and maintain API test automation frameworks using Java Rest Assured Maven and TestNGExecute functional integration regression and performance testing using automated scripts and tools such as Postman Insomnia and ReadyAPICreate and maintain performance scalability security and reliability test scripts using Apache JMeterProvide integration testing support and troubleshooting assistance to API consumersCreate manage and maintain test data and virtualizedmock environments required for endtoend testingSupport endtoend testing activities including test data generation database validation issue troubleshooting and progress reportingReview user stories and technical specifications to identify functional gaps edge cases negative scenarios and nonfunctional risks and provide recommendationsCollaborate closely with development teams to drive quality deliverables through test automation processes tools metrics environments and data managementMonitor track report and coordinate defect resolution with Agile scrum teamsSupport CICD pipelines code deployments releases and production validations through Jenkins and related toolingMonitor application logging analyze user flows troubleshoot issues and help maintain service availability targetsDrive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for process quality and automation enhancementsDefine implement and integrate quality engineering principles into software development and IT processes within a fastpaced Agile environmentRequired QualificationsStrong experience with Java 8 and REST API developmenttestingHandson experience with API test automation using Rest Assured TestNG and MavenExperience with Postman Insomnia ReadyAPI or similar API testing toolsExperience supporting API integrations and externalinternal API consumersStrong understanding of test case design including edge cases negative testing and riskbased testingExperience managing test data mockingstubbing dependent services and creating virtual test environmentsExperience troubleshooting issues using application logs and tracing endtoend user flowsBasic SQL knowledge for database validation reporting and test support activitiesExperience with CICD processes code promotion release validation and JenkinsHandson experience with JMeter and nonfunctional testing including performance scalability and security testingFamiliarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practicesWorking knowledge of backend technologies including APIs databases asynchronous messaging and cloud computingExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across business product and technology teams