QA Automation Engineer

Introduction

Software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.
This opportunity is for a new product suite, WATSONX, that IBM brought to the market in 2024. We are looking for seasoned professionals who are passionate about Data, AI and ML.

Your Role and Responsibilities

What’s in it for you:

• You will work in an innovation driven, collaborative environment to understand requirements, architect, design and implement functionalities / features
• You will work with customers, understand their requirements and translate then to product features
• You will work in a agile development environment and be part of large scale scrums
• You will actively contribute to all phases of software development including development and testing
• You will experience a culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• You will develop proof of concepts to establish technical feasibility
• You will mentor junior members
• You will get an opportunity to work with various open source products and actively contribute back to their community
• You will get equal opportunity to work on cloud and software product deployments
• You will be the pioneers and be part core team to set up and establish this mission,

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 7+ years of experience in software testing and automation: Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and executing automated tests across different software development phases.
• Proven experience with automation frameworks: In-depth knowledge and experience with frameworks like Selenium, Appium, Cypress, or similar, with the ability to adapt and contribute to their advancement.
• Advanced programming skills: Proficiency in multiple scripting languages like Python, Java, and experience with object-oriented programming principles.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile principles and practices, including experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to identify and diagnose complex software defects and design effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills: Adept at collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, stakeholders) and leading technical discussions.
• Proven leadership experience: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring QA teams, either formally or informally. This could include leading test automation initiatives within a team, taking ownership of specific testing areas, or providing guidance and expertise to junior team members.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with architecting and developing automation frameworks: Demonstrated ability to design and implement custom frameworks tailored to specific project needs.
• Experience with performance testing tools: Expertise in JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar tools for performance evaluation.
• Experience with API testing: Advanced knowledge of tools and methodologies for API testing and security testing.
• Experience in a cloud environment: Deep understanding of cloud-based testing practices and tools.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD): Expertise in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and promoting DevOps practices.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field a plus.