Software Engineer - Automation Developer

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This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration.

Brief Description :

The Software Engineer will provide automation solutions for applications encompassing both test and task, driving projects to delivery with automation and assisting in automation of both data & environment.

Detailed Description :

This role requires proficiency in Ruby / Cucumber, functional testing, regression testing, integration testing and understanding of TDD and ATDD.

The Automation Developer must have the ability to translate functional requirements / design specifications into quality automated test cases.

To be successful the candidate must be driven and well-organized, with strong learning and training abilities. It is essential for the individual to be self-motivated and tenacious, thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and complete tasks to agreed schedules.

This resource must also have a solid background and understanding of industry standard automation and manual testing, quality assurance methodologies and automation solutions.

The Project Team will look to this individual to assist in software releases on an on-going basis and coordinate the tasks and activities of the broader testing team.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Analyze and translate functional requirements to create and execute test cases for large business initiatives. Automate these test cases and execute on regular basis.
• Create and maintain test cases and test data using Ruby / Cucumber via RubyMine.
• Actively participate in requirements reviews, gain an understanding of functional specifications, and provide feedback on documentation.
• Actively participate in project group meetings.
• Write, review, and maintain the automation test scripts in RubyMine and other automation tools.
• Facilitate defect management meetings.
• Identify as many defects as possible to deliver a quality product to our client.
• Perform all aspects of verification, including integration testing, functional testing, and regression testing.
• Develop and implement well-defined test plans.
• Manage defect tracking and provide informative updates as requested.
• Participate in production validation and support as needed.
• Comply with company standards of the SDLC and adhere to testing strategies & procedures within the industry standard.
• Collaborate with the delivery organization to ensure maximize efficiency in the use of software delivery tools and processes.
• Actively participate in product design discussions to gain deeper understanding of the systems being created and modified.
• Analyze metrics and identify opportunities for corrective action.
• Design & maintain automation scripts for task delivery, which include reports, data management, and environment setup.

Job Requirements :

Minimum Requirement :

• Minimum of an Associate's degree and 5 years' systems analysis / application development experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and / or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years' systems analysis / application development experience
• Extensive Automation experience.
• Experience with industry standard testing / development and quality assurance methodologies and validation processes.
• Proficient in Jira & Xray with defect tracking, document management, and knowledge base systems.
• Proficiency in using testing tools (Xray or Zephyr), query experience with (SQL Server) and Internet Technologies (different browsers, HTML, JavaScript, etc.

RubyMine, Ruby / Cucumber, SOAP UI, Mainframes.

• Knowledge of ATDD & TDD.
• Good understanding of Object Oriented Programming, preferably Java or Ruby.
• Excellent verbal and written communications; ability to explain system issues clearly and concisely and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have experience in building automation script using Cucumber.

Preferred Requirement :

• Experience with industry standard testing and quality assurance methodologies and verification and validation processes.
• Automation experience using Ruby / Cucumber or Spec flow.
• Experience with Keyword, Modular and data driven framework, performance testing using JMeter or any other open source technology.

Preferred experience with database and service testing.

• Experience in scrum and implementing TDD or ATDD.
• Preferred individual with testing & agile certification like CSTE, CSQA, ISTQB, PSM, PSD, CSM and development certification like MCSD or OCAJP or CJE.
• Good understanding of Object Oriented Programming preferably Ruby, C#, or Java.
• Understanding of various Ruby gems.
• Knowledge of web development framework like MVC. Skilled in recognizing patterns and creating re-usable scripts.
• Good understanding on industry standard databases like Oracle 10g, MS Sql Server, etc.

Competencies :

• Conceptual and Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Commitment to Quality
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer Service Orientation
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Flexibility

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $93,581.

10 - $155,968.51 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America