100% Remote Sr QA Automation Engineer (34613)

Myticas's direct client, based in Chicago, IL, is currently seeking a Sr QA Automation Engineer for a Remote contract position. NOTE: Looking for W2 candidates. • This position is open for Remote and Requires ANACI clearance its 2-step background check process which may take 6-8 weeks for completion.** Top 3 Hard Skills • Hands on experience in test automation tools like Cypress and Selenium • Hands on experience in JavaScript/Typescript and Java • Experience working with a cloud provider like AWS. Top 3 Soft Skills • Experience working across multiple teams and executing test cases for large software testing projects. • Works closely with delivery partners to understand and align software quality assurance services with product delivery approach and schedule. • Experience working as a senior Quality Engineer for at least 5 years. Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive end to end quality through close collaboration developers, product owners and other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality software products. This role requires strong ownership to define, implement and champion quality practices that ensure high-impact delivery. Key Activities • Analyzes, designs, tests, and delivers technology solutions for business areas and implements executes comprehensive software quality assurance strategies. • Develop, maintain and execute automated test scripts, • Develop, maintain and execute manual test scripts, • Assist in building CI/CD pipeline to execute test scripts in schedule, • Working across teams to validate end to end flows. • Documents, tracks, and resolve software defects or issues in collaboration with the product delivery team. • Ensures quality is built into the software solution throughout the software development lifecycle by performing peer reviews and leveraging relevant quality assurance processes and technologies. • Develops and communicates software quality measures that report the reliability, compliance/accessibility, performance, and security of the software products and services developed. • Works closely with delivery partners to understand and align software quality assurance services with product delivery approach and schedule. Required Qualifications • Typically requires at least 10 years of relevant experience. • Experience working as a Senior Quality Engineer for at least 5 years. • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science/technology, business administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination of directly related education and/or experience. • Hands on experience in test automation tools like Cypress and Selenium • Hands on experience in performance testing tools like jMeter • Hands on experience in JavaScript/Typescript and Java • Experience working with a cloud provider like AWS. • Experience in UI and API automation in Web Applications. • Broad, in-depth understanding and experience with the quality assurance and testing discipline. Performs most work independently with limited supervision and direction. • May consult with management or senior staff in decision making. Preferred Qualifications • Testing skills and experience with agile, cloud-based delivery in close alignment with the application development team. • Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD). • Demonstrate growth mindset and learning agility. • Excellent problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, and ability to effectively balance constraints and priorities to ensure team commitments are met. • Strong interpersonal skills -- seek to understand different perspectives; demonstrate openness and respect for diverse views, help build and maintain a healthy team dynamic. • Strong initiative and teamwork. • Providing manual and automated testing services to assure the quality of strategic and high priority applications. • Strong understanding of test automation best practices and can architect, develop, and debug medium to complex level automation scripts. • Understanding of the software development process and major technology terms. • Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality. • Salesforce knowledge. , Apply tot his job