QA Automation/Test Engineer - Irvine, CA

QA Automation/Test EngineerLocation: Irvine, CA Position type: Long Term Start date: ASAP Rate: DOEUS Citizens and Green Cards, GC-EAD, TN VISA accepted.Skills and Experience Needed:Extensive SDET/QA Testing experience including full-stack testing, manual testing (functional, usability, UAT), database testing (Sybase) and automated testing (integration, regression)Experience in at least two modern high-level programming languages (Java and JavaScript (ReactJS specifically))Accustomed to using automated testing tools and techniques (Appium, Selenium, Cucumber, API Testing, Maven, CI/CD)Experience in code coverage techniques (JaCoCo, Cobertura, Parasoft JTest)Experience in scripting (UNIX, JUnit)Experience and expertise within Agile/Scrum methodologiesExperience in test planning, designing, data mapping, defect creation and QA metricizing (KPI measurement, reports creation)Effective prioritization skills with the ability to provide QA support for multiple projectsInnovative and curious to come up with interesting test scenarios and apply appropriate methods to any given test scenario (gap/comparative analysis)Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) to provide candid feedback and explain complex issues in a way that is easy to understandA focus on continuous improvement and willing to collaborate across functions, with different subject matter expertsProven track record of meeting deadlines and remaining focused on details in an environment where priorities can frequently shiftNice to Have Skills:Prior experience working in the Capital Markets domain with a concentration in asset management and investment bankingFast learner who can come up to speed very quickly and can thrive with minimal guidance and supervision (someone who is highly proactive, seeks knowledge and has passion for QA and technology)Basic knowledge of Visual Studio/C++Experience in JMS as well as MQ