Senior QA Automation analyst to test Automation Framework development and maintenance using Cypress. - 829

Our valued client is actively seeking a Senior QA Automation analyst to test Automation Framework development and maintenance using Cypress.

Initial 12-month contract with possible extension and/or permanence, hybrid, (2 days onsite) in Montreal or Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation Framework development and maintenance.
• Responsible for the full stack automation scripts end to end for at least one strategic application.
• Responsible for developing high quality automated test cases that are reusable for strategic systems. Identifies reusable modules and components within the application automation scripts.
• Defines branching strategy and performs code reviews.
• Build a strong relationship with the development and product teams to understand our product and all its intricacies.
• Debug and manage defect prioritization in partnership with our Support and Product teams.
• Fill in gaps in test coverage and add new scenarios.
• Work closely with the Business Analyst and Development team in order to deliver the tasks in time and with the expected quality.
• Bring ideas regarding test / code design.
• Ability to influence and communicate cross-functionally and across teams.
• Experience testing cloud-based infrastructure solutions with a strong governance model knowledge.
• QA automation through scripting and testing tools.
• Previous experience with agile methodologies to plan and manage daily tasks.
• Ability to quickly identify problems or bottlenecks in everyday processes and suggest improvements.
• Experience in performing risk assessments and gap analysis.
• Ability to take initiative, innovate and experiment.
• Experience in technical writing, specifically test case identification, documentation, and communication.

Must-Have Skills

• 5+ years experience as a QA Analyst
• Automated testing experience using Cypress
• Excellent communication skills in English & French

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience in designing, building, maintaining, and developing scenarios for UI and API (REST) test automation by using BDD approach.
• Experience in building component and reusable tests.
• Good knowledge of backend testing (Cucumber, Java, Postman).
• Experience in integrating automated tests in CI/CD pipeline.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD tools (i.e. Jenkins, Bitbucket pipelines, etc).
• Experience in testing Web based application, multi language and muti browser.
• Experienced in creating BDD design (Cucumber) and Page Object Model.
• Experienced in Jira and Confluence.
• Knows how to create high-quality test documentation.
• Experience in Agile and Iterative process: Scrum.
• Support the Development team Agile processes.
• Strong knowledge in SDLC, brings in QA approach, strategy, and analytical thinking.