Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Sr. QA Automation EngineerPetSmart is aggressively accelerating its digital capabilities and we are looking for experienced leaders who can drive us forward. The Sr. QA Automation Engineer will drive digital automation, build upon the current foundation, and help us to grow our QA practice. We are seeking a strong, technical individual with a passion for the Retail space especially around services side of our business.ResponsibilitiesLead engineering efforts related to automated testingPartner with Services team members to develop automation strategy and execution planWork with product stakeholders to identify and prioritize tests that are candidates for automationDevelop new automated test cases and enhance current test suite as new functionality is builtRun automated test suite and evaluate performance, functionality, and scalabilityCollect and report data pertaining to digital reliability and performanceConduct Manual testing whenever teams need additional assistanceSupport Production deployments and critical manual and automated smoke testingWork with development and delivery teams to enhance the testability of their code, and to analyze and resolve defects in a timely mannerProvide on-site guidance and mentorship to other test automation engineers across the Services spaceStrong partner in the IS and Business automation strategy to help with findings and continuous improvementCollaborate with IS leadership team to ensure automated test code adheres to PetSmart standards and participate in automation strategy and optimization efforts across ISSelf-motivated and discipline to meet deadlines with speed, accuracy and professional attitudeExcellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent analytical and trouble-shooting skillsCollaborative and a team playerAbility to resolve conflict in a constructive manner and work around obstacles to ensure project successQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience3-5 years of experience writing test code in multiple languages (Java, C#, JavaScript . Apex preferred)Expert level of experience automating web and mobile application across multiple devices and platforms using test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, and JUnit/NUnitSolid understanding of software testing practices and agile development.Works independently under minimal direction with strong work ethicStrong communication skills and sense of teamwork and positive enthusiasmMust HaveTDD and clientD conceptsRESTful + SOAP web service APIs.Experience with a continuous integration tools..Expert level of experience automating web and mobile application across multiple devices and platforms using test automation tools and frameworks.Test Automation Tools/Frameworks – Jmeter, RestAssured, Selenium, Jenkins, Junit, Git.JIRA/Rally and Confluence.CI/CD/CT - Build pipeline tools (JMeter, Jenkins)Agile MethodologiesTest tools including JMeter, SOAPUITest Automation – NUnit, Maven, XLR.Test Repositories, eg: QTestTesting Techniques –integration, system, sanity, End-to-End, regression, Beta/Acceptance.Code Analysis/Review - Experience reviewing code and providing feedback to development for quality and testabilityRelational database testing.Languages: Experience in at the minimum one programming language for AutomationNice to HaveCloudbees experienceAutomating web and mobile application using Appium and TestNG frameworksAPIs and web application Performance testing.SAFe Methodologies/ExperienceUnit Test writing experienceTest tools including ToscaTesting Techniques – black box, Performance, Security testingLanguages: Groovy