Automation And Manual Tester

Job Description
Automation and Manual Tester
Location: New York (NY)
Visas: Except H1B and OPT

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have
•    Ability to intrepid, modify and write scripts and SQL queries
•    Agile Methodology
•    Azure Devops
•    C#
•    css
•    HTML
•    JavaScript
•    Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.)
•    .NET
•    selenium automation framework
•    STLC Testing Methdology
•    Technical Documentation
•    XPath
•    YAML Pipelines
Nice To Have
•    Artificial Intelligence (AI)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Conducts automated and manual tests to ensure that the software created/upgraded performs as necessary and meets the user requirements. Develops and maintains user and technical documentation and project process documentation for application teams. Understands the view of applications and/or technology and is able to put procedures in a logical sequence. Aptitude to learn business application functionality and new technologies as needed (AI etc.)

Hybrid position - Must be able to be in-person based on project needs.
Prior Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience with Quality Assurance and Software Testing
- Minimum 2+ years of hands-on automation testing experience in a similar role
- Proven track record of successfully delivering automated test solutions
- Experience testing web applications in production environments
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within QA/testing teams
Core Technical Skills
- Proficiency in at least one programming language, C# preferred (Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript)
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code

Version Control & Collaboration
- Hands-on experience with Git version control system
- Proficiency with GitHub (or similar Git-based platforms)
- Understanding of branching strategies, pull requests, and code reviews

Testing Frameworks & Tools
- Demonstrated experience with Selenium WebDriver or equivalent automation framework
- Ability to create and execute automated test scripts
- Experience with test automation best practices
- Familiarity with multiple browsers and cross-browser testing

Testing Design Patterns & Methodologies
- Knowledge of Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow, etc.)
- Understanding of Page Object Model (POM) design pattern
- Experience with other testing patterns (Data-Driven Testing, Keyword-Driven Testing)
- Ability to translate business requirements into automated test scenarios

Web Technologies
- Strong expertise in HTML structure and semantics
- Understanding of CSS selectors and their application in automation
- Ability to identify and interact with dynamic elements

Communication & Collaboration
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to document test cases and automation procedures effectively
- Experience collaborating with developers, product managers, and stakeholders
- Ability to articulate test results and provide actionable feedback

Preferred But Not Required
- Understanding of Generative AI (LLM or RAG)
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or an equivalent (Jenkins)