Test Automation Developer II(work remote anywhere in Texas) (Biotech)

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AT ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources.  It is an exciting time as ERCOT transforms to meet the needs of our partners and our state.  We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow's energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career.

ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future.

ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance.

Test Automation Developer develops and supports system testing strategies, creates test plans, and maintains communication with management, peers, project teams and other stakeholders. Executes, facilitates and organizes testing activities in support of all testing requirements related to on-cycle, off-cycle and exception releases. This includes preparing all test data and test environment requests and actively managing those requests through completion. Selects and employs suitable processes and procedures that ensure the efficient, effective, and thorough testing of systems with input from business teams, development, and IT Support. Leads efforts with input from the business team and others to provide Project Management (PM) with estimates of testing efforts and testing resources. Creates testing timelines for projects, including milestones, and provides daily updates to the project team of progress against timeline.

JOB DUTIES

• Understands the basic principles, theories and concepts related to the profession and learns how to apply them within the ERCOT culture.
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained.
• Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes as directed.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES

Level 2

• This position supports the automation of smoke, regression, integration, and security test for ERCOT projects as assigned.
• Works independently and with the guidance of Testing Architect to develop a comprehensive automation suite per application area per the overall ERCOT Test Automation Framework.
• Responsible for validating business processes, procedures, systems integration, and web services in order to design full suite of automation scripts.
• Position will design, create, and manage integration test projects against large enterprise class systems.
• Must have knowledge and experience with software Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) practices, including common test design techniques.
• Must have knowledge of general software development (SDLC) practices.
• Must have working knowledge of test management tools (QA ALM, Qtest) and task management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow).
• Able to support application performance test automation and test execution.
• Position will work with advanced concepts surrounding web services and web applications.
• Position will develop automated functional tests for ERCOT applications.
• Must have the ability to use one of various scripting languages (Java, VP, Python).
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Familiarity with common source control systems and configuration management.
• Familiarity with advanced concepts surrounding XML, SQL Server and Oracle RDBMS.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Proven ability to deliver quality results in a busy and dynamic business focused environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Level 2:  Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Progressively responsible experience in a test automation developer role
• Demonstrated experience in test framework design and development
• Experience with Selenium, Java, or Python
• Strong object-oriented coding and mentoring skills
• Coding experience with automated test frameworks, tools, services
• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Object Orientated Programming an experience supporting web-based applications, web services and supporting technologies
• Experience with Java-based web application frameworks
• Experience with planning, deployment and maintenance of Selenium grid infrastructures preferred
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies on writing SL queries and back-end data validation automation
• Experience on test automation integration with CD pipeline
• Experience on TOSACA/UFT test automation tool
• Experience with application security scanning tools

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, MIS or related field (Required)
• or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to a major in such fields is required

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is Remote First.  The majority of job duties can be performed remotely from your Texas residence.
• May be required to be on-site at the Taylor or Austin facilities at least once a month, or more based on the business needs and as determined by the Manager
• Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence.  
• Work arrangements are subject to business needs and are subject to change accordingly
• Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time

There is one position available.  It is open to a Level 2 or a Senior Level, which will be determined by the experience of the candidate identified.

The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.  It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.  This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT.  Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Remote #LI-SK1

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