
Lead Automation Tester
Sligo Software Solutions Inc. • Albany, New York, United States
Role & seniority: Lead Automation Tester (senior/lead level)
Stack/tools: Selenium WebDriver, Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Eclipse IDE; SQL; HP ALM/QC, JIRA, SoapUI, PostMan, Selenium; GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD; JMeter; QA/test artifacts: test strategy, test scenarios/cases, traceability matrix, functional test plan, UAT plan
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design and maintain test artifacts (test strategy, scenarios, traceability, functional and UAT plans)
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Lead automation efforts: create, maintain, and troubleshoot automated test scripts; mentor automation team
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Execute tests (functional and automated), manage defects, coordinate test artifacts in shared system, verify accessibility (ADA)
Must-have skills
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10+ years testing experience; 60 months as lead tester (test design/execution, traceability, UAT planning)
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60 months Selenium WebDriver, Java, J2EE, HTML/CSS/JavaScript; Eclipse IDE
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60 months SQL for back-end validation and test data creation
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48 months GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, CI/CD; 48 months SOA testing with JMeter/SoapUI/PostMan
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Onsite work availability; strong collaboration with BAs, Developers, Architects
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with HP ALM/QC, JIRA; accessibility testing/ADA compliance tooling
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Familiarity with UI modernization projects or state government programs
Location & work type
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Albany, New York
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100% onsite
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Duration: ~30 months (contract)
Full Description
Greetings from Sligo Software Solutions, Inc. !!
This is Dasharatham from SLIGO. We have an urgent requirement for Lead Automation Tester position with our client.
Title: Lead Automation Tester
Location: Albany, New York
Duration: 30 Months
Client: NY State - Department of Labor
Job ID: SLG - 26 - 11737
Respond by: 03/05/26 5:00 PM
Description
The position is in support (operational, enhancements, debugging) of the UISIm project, a multi-year program effort to redesign, implement, and test business process improvements for the Department of Labor’s customers, partners and internal staff. UISIm replaces the 40+ year old Unemployment Insurance (UI) legacy computer systems and manual procedures with a new and improved integrated computer system.
Duties
Design And Develop The Following Test Artifacts
Test Strategy document detailing how quality will be infused throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process Test Scenarios/Cases (business entities/objects and their relationships) Traceability matrix outlining the correlation between business rules, use cases, and corresponding test scenarios Functional Test Plan describing the who, what, where, how, and why of each business function will be tested User Acceptance Test plan detailing entrance and exit criteria; including users in the process of decision-making re. testing specific business scenarios
Specific Activities Include
Create SQL queries to verify tables are correctly populated Participate in meetings with Business Analysts, Developers, and Architects in understanding requirements Analyze Business and Technical requirements, identifying test scenarios based on business process Execute functional test cases Work with data management to acquire test data Review Release Notes with each build for accuracy and completeness Analyze test case failures; clearly and concisely report defects using QMC designated testing tool set, which includes HP ALM/QC, JIRA, Selenium and SoapUI/PostMan. Create test execution summary report and communicate results to manager and project team Coordinate all test artifacts in common test location in QMC designated testing tool set for version control Re-test defects as assigned, following defect management process Validate each screen with web accessibility compliance tool for American Disabilities Act compliance Creating/Maintaining automated test scripts using Selenium framework Conduct automation testing and leading automation team members in the automation of test cases using Selenium tool set. Creating/Maintaining and troubleshooting automation testing script, which could be using knowledge of JAVA, SQL, Selenium language.
Mandatory Requirements
Experience (10+ Years) 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.
Requirements
This is an 100% Onsite
60 months as a lead tester, writing/executing
- Test Scenarios/Cases (business entities/objects and their relationships).
- Traceability matrix outlining the correlation between business rules, use cases, and corresponding test scenarios.
- Functional Test Plan describing the who, what, where, how, and why each business function will be tested.
- User Acceptance Test plan detailing entrance and exit criteria; including users in the process of decision-making re. testing specific business scenarios.
- 60 months experience in Selenium WebDriver, Java, J2EE, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Eclipse IDE.
- 60 months writing SQL queries to validate correct back-end data processing and creating test data.
- 48 months using GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, and knowledge with CI/CD processes.
- 48 months testing web services in a SOA environment including functional and performance testing using Jmeter/SoapUI/PostMan.
- Résumé
- Copy of Candidate Identification (i.e., Driver’s License/Green Card/Visa and Passport if applicable)
- Any documents referenced in the above Requested Qualifications (i.e., professional certifications, degrees, etc.)
- Thank you,
Katta Dasharatham
Recruiting Team Lead
Sligo Software Solutions Inc.
dasharatham.katta@sligosoft.com
Direct: (518) 818-6239
Office: (518) 444 0459 x 116
Fax: (518) 444 0457
https: //www.linkedin.com/in/dasharatham/
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