Automation Tester

Automation TesterLocation: Minnetonka, MN Duration: Contract Rate: DOERequired Skills: 5+ years of experience in automation testing, with 2+ years of experience in behavior driven development(BDD)/ATDD using Cucumber/Specflow/SpecRun, and 2+ years of extensive experience in API/Web Services Testing. Strong hands-on experience in Java/C# and object oriented programming class structure, code re-use, abstract thinking/Page object model. Strong hands-on experience in creating reusable framework for ATDD/BDD Testing (Gherkin and Cucumber/Specflow) and creating step definitions. Experience working in an Agile environment, Agile Tools and good exposure to Continuous Integration. Experience working with multiple software development methodologies and QA automation tools. Technical expert and linear thinking to work at Business/Object layer and exposure to Angular & Cloud. Experience in writing complex SQL queries and writing REST based API requests preferred.Preferred Skills: Development/Coding experience. Technical expert and good team player. Self-motivated and comfortable working with a team or independently. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through communication skills.Job Description: Work with Project team, business and product management to design, develop, review and execute test plan & strategy. Create and design reusable automation framework, identify the impact for various products (software applications) and communicate across the teams. Create, execute, maintain & optimize automated test scripts. Perform simple to complex test data conditioning, functional, integration & regression test validations & defect management using various testing tools. Collaborate with Agile team and provide input for product backlog, sprint planning, development, demo and retrospective governing agile principles. Assign testing tasks, review and mentor less experienced QA Analysts. Define strategies, processes, best practices & methodologies using various testing techniques & tools to bring efficiency in testing. Provide regular reports on status, metrics & ROI values to management. Perform other duties as assigned.