Automation Test Engineer

Automation Test EngineerPosition Title: Automation Test EngineerType: Long Term ContractDuration: 12+ MonthsJob Location: Plano, TX (Onsite day 1 - 5 days onsite)Job DescriptionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDesign and build automation frameworks.Design, create, and maintain automation test scripts.Review automation test scripts for coding best practice and ease of maintainability perspectiveProvide technical leadership and mentorship around testing, automation, and frameworks.Coordinate and manage a single application project from a test perspective, including assigned resources and testing progress.Develop and review the test plans and test coverage including scope definition, resource identification, risks and schedule.Lead requirements and test design/case reviews, perform test case reviews with other team members.Represent the test team in project status meetings and communicate issues appropriately.Compile and analyze metrics on testing activities and generate testing status reports during the testing phase.Create and distribute daily/weekly status reports to management.Other duties as required.Qualifications/SkillsWireless testing experience.Advanced knowledge of Java, Python, or other relevant programming languages.Advanced knowledge of integrating automated tests with Devops.Applied knowledge of designing, building and maintaining automation frameworks.Applied knowledge of SQL or other database query tools.Advanced knowledge of software testing techniques, methodologies, policies, and procedures.Advanced knowledge of testing tool sets such as ALM, Selenium, ReadyAPI, or similar tools.High level of curiosity and strong desire to succeed.Able to write, present information, and respond to questions from leadership, customers and business partners.Able to represent the overall testing organization in a positive and intelligent manner.Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to define, write and articulate requirements.