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·         Review user stories / requirements with system analysts, developers and QA to ensure automation scenarios are appropriate to demonstrate that the delivered solution meets agreed upon requirements.
·         Responsible for developing test automation scripts and test automation deliverables of assigned project(s)
·         Analyzes manual test cases and functional specifications to determine best approach for automating scripts
·         Document Automation scripts with comments to provide insight to test logic
·         Participate and contribute effectively in Agile ceremonies
·         Executes tests scripts for smoke testing and regression testing
·         Analyzes test results to report defects and issues found during test run
·         Work with Automation team members in enhancing coding standards and best practices for Test Automation.
·         Makes decisions that have cross-functional impact
·         Communicates difficult concepts; influences others to adopt a different point of view
·         Collaborates with others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
·         Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations

Qualifications:

·         3+ years of technical experience strongly related to software development and test automation
·         Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional experience
·         Ability to analyze business requirements and determine impact to existing features
·         Knowledge of Operating Systems, Browser Technology, and Test Environments
·         Familiarity with Browser technology and Mobile Device testing (including debug tools)
·         Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
·         Ability to work effectively individually, with QA peers, and cross-functionally with other product development disciplines
·         Experience with testing front-end and backend APIs of Web and Batch applications and Service End Points
·         Knowledge of Life Insurance and/or Annuities a plus.
·         Knowledge of developing in Selenium WebDriver, C# .NET, groovy script
·         Knowledge of Ready API(SoapUI), Postman or similar test harnesses for RESTful web service testing
·         Experience in Database Automation
·         Proficient in C#
·         Proficient in SQL
·         Experience with developing / maintaining Automation frameworks
·         Good understanding of Selenium/WebDriver and keyword / data driven frameworks.
·         Experience working in large complex Agile projects.
·         Experience with JIRA
·         Knowledge of Bitbucket (GIT) source code repository
·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
·         Familiar with new innovative trends or tools in the industry.