Automation and Manual Tester

Position: Automation and Manual Tester Location: NY / Hybrid - In-person interview preferred.(Local) Duration: 12+ Months 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.) 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) Please feel free to reach out to me: [Upgrade to PRO to see contact]