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ID - DHW - Quality Assurance Test Engineer
Spark Tek Inc
- 🇺🇸 United States
- On-site
- 9 months ago
- Selenium
- Performance Testing
- JMeter
- SQL
- Oracle
- Agile
- Java
- Load Testing
- Maven
- Apache
- Linux
- RHEL
- Docker
9 months ago
Short Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Test Engineer with
strong hands-on experience in automated and manual testing.
Complete Description:
The ideal candidate will focus primarily on creating, executing, monitoring, and refining automated test cases while applying sound judgment on when manual testing is more appropriate. This role requires a deep understanding of how testing strategies contribute to delivering a functional, stable, and reliable product that aligns with business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain
automated test scripts using Selenium and related frameworks.
- Conduct API testing and
performance testing using JMeter.
- Perform manual testing when
automation is not suitable, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Write and execute complex SQL
queries (Oracle & MSSQL) for data validation and backend
testing.
- Collaborate with developers and
product teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.
- Provide clear communication on
blockers, level of effort, and testing progress.
- Conduct regression testing to
confirm defect remediation.
- Generate and present test coverage
reports as needed.
- Participate in Agile/SAFe
ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of SDLC,
Java programming, and modern web browsers during hands-on
evaluations.
Required Qualifications
- Currently employed in a Quality
Assurance role.
- 5–7 years of prior, continual
experience in Quality Assurance roles.
- Strong,
approaching expert-level, proficiency in:
- Selenium (UI automation)
- JMeter (performance/load testing)
- API Testing
- SQL (Oracle & MSSQL)
- Manual
Testing
- Ability
to determine when automation vs. manual testing is appropriate.
- Solid understanding of SDLC,
Agile/SAFe methodologies, and testing best practices.
- Familiarity with Java for
automation scripting.
- Excellent
communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with:
- AppDynamics (application performance
monitoring)
- Maven, Apache
- Linux
administration (RHEL)
- Docker container development and
testing (containerization)
- Awareness of infrastructure
dependencies and ability to design tests that reflect real-world usage
scenarios.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Enjoys identifying problems and
stress-testing systems under realistic conditions.
- Understands application
dependencies on infrastructure and incorporates this into test design.
- Creates tests that are easily
deployable, maintainable, and executable by team members.
- Comfortable
working as an individual contributor with ≥80% of their time spent on test case
development, execution, and defect documentation."
ID - DHW - Quality Assurance Test Engineer · Spark Tek Inc