Vacancy title:
Senior Automation Test Engineer

 
[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Engineering, Category: Nonprofit, and NGO]

Jobs at:
Save the Children

Deadline of this Job:
15 July 2022  

 Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, June 25, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

 
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Senior Automation Test Engineer
Role Purpose
The role will be instrumental in driving the increased availability, scope and capability of the automation tools and capabilities and thereby increasing the depth and efficiency of the testing function whilst reducing overhead. The jobholder will work within an agile environment to continuously test and deliver working software to customers within SCA (SCI and members).

The role will be responsible for implementation SCI's strategic vision of moving testing and QA towards automation within a DevOps environment. This will involve exploring, assessing, and procuring the best-fit automation tools that support continuous integration/development and you will promote continuous quality and testability of code throughout the software development lifecycle with a focus on API and Data Warehouse testing in an integrated environment of multiple applications.

The role will also hold the technical expertise for the automation tools, their configuration and operation and training rest of the test/development team.


Key Areas Of Accountability
Understanding and experience of using a variety of test automation tools within a DevOps environment
Expertise in setting up automation testing framework and tools from scratch in an integrated environment of multiple applications
Develop robust automated regression packs for SCI applications and ensure they are regularly updated to reflect latest releases
Expertise in setting up API automation testing and tools from scratch in an integrated environment of multiple applications
Analysis of testing results to provide approval of release quality enabling the release to Live operation
Responsible for reviewing the automation test results, flag any issues, perform root cause analysis and recommend improvements
Understanding and experience of using a variety of test automation tools within a DevOps environment
Expertise in setting up automation testing framework and tools from scratch in an integrated environment of multiple applications
Develop robust automated regression packs for SCI applications and ensure they are regularly updated to reflect latest releases
Expertise in setting up API automation testing and tools from scratch in an integrated environment of multiple applications
Analysis of testing results to provide approval of release quality enabling the release to Live operation
Responsible for reviewing the automation test results, flag any issues, perform root cause analysis and recommend improvement
Contract Duration: Permanent

Work Location: Nairobi
 

Qualifications And Experience
Essential
Computing degree - BSc, BA or equivalent experience
Knowledge of Automation Test Framework and Tools
Understanding of DevOps model and Agile
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Automation Testing and working with different test tools.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience of working in/with Dev Ops environment and tools such as Robotic Process Automation, Github etc.
Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Micro services and API automation working in/with Dev Ops environment and tools such as PostMan, Rest Assured etc
Strong previous experience as a Automation Test Engineer writing and executing test plans in manual and automated test environments
Ability to generate API documentation directly from the API testing tool
Implementing test approaches for integration testing, Continuous Integration and Continuous Release within an Agile environment
Experience in working with test automation tools and frameworks for functional and non-functional testing - such as REST Assured, Jmeter, Selenium, Team City, Load Runner etc.
Experience of working with performance NFRs (non-functional requirements) and carry out load and concurrency testing at application and integration level.
Proficient in use of SQL scripting and other data technologies
Ability to write and maintain automated regression packs for live applications
Demonstrate high level of technical awareness and understanding of software architecture
Experience of testing front (e.g. websites) and back end systems (e.g. database checking)
Experience of managing issue tracking databases and prioritising issues for future release
Adept in using JIRA and/or other tools for test and defect management
Have a flair for learning systems working in an integrated environment
A demonstrable an eye for detail, problem analysis and resolution skills
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English - must be able to communicate at both a technical and non-technical level
The ability to work independently and well under pressure
Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally
Commitment to Save the Children's aims, values and principles including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.
 

Desirable
ISEB/ISTQB Foundation Level Certification qualification or similar
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation) and Azure would all be of benefit
Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
Experience with testing applications hosted in cloud, particularly Microsoft Azure
The ability to speak/write in languages other than English
 

The Organization
We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
Violence against children is no longer tolerated


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Closing date for applications is: 17 July 2022.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right to work verification (where appropriate).

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