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IBM Automation Test Engineer in Bangalore, India
Introduction
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Your Role and Responsibilities
We are looking for a driven, self-motivated individual who can proactively navigate challenges and uncertainties while consistently working toward established targets and goals. Your curiosity and commitment to continuous learning are evident through your up-to-date technical knowledge. As a strong team player familiar with Agile methodologies, you thrive in an open, dynamic, and collaborative environment. You value creative freedom and are eager to contribute to a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop comprehensive test plans, scenarios, and data sets to support PRM Salesforce development projects, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design documentation.
Execute test cases, scripts, and scenarios on schedule (including Functional, Systems Integration, and Regression Testing) and log defects as necessary.
Measure your success by the stability of production environments and the reduction in defect rates.
Assess the functional and non-functional requirements of PRM applications for testability and identify suitable candidates for automation.
Create and implement test automation strategies, focusing on maximizing the reusability of automated regression tests for PRM features.
Design, develop, and execute automated tests to validate PRM-specific functionalities within Salesforce.
Identify and address regression testing needs, building and maintaining an Automated Regression Suite tailored to PRM.
Generate and deliver detailed test execution reports.
Collaborate closely with architects to analyze end-to-end PRM scenarios, gather requirements, and design automated test cases.
Maintain and optimize automated scripts within the existing framework, ensuring adherence to coding standards.
Research and suggest alternative automation tools to enhance productivity and test coverage.
Participate in troubleshooting efforts, driving root cause analysis and resolution of issues related to PRM Salesforce implementations.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in test automation, primarily using Java with Selenium, preferably within the context of Salesforce or data-centric projects.
Expertise in developing test scripts using tools like Selenium, combined with Gherkin/Cucumber frameworks, specifically for Salesforce PRM applications.
Strong understanding of database fundamentals, with experience in complex SQL queries (e.g., DB2, Oracle, MySQL).
Experience as a Test Automation Specialist, capable of acting as a Data Steward and preparing test data with support from Business Analysts/Product Owners in a Salesforce environment.
Proficiency with source control management tools like GitHub and Jenkins.
Extensive experience using Agile lifecycle management tools such as Jira.
Proven ability to build test strategies and plans for data-centric and Salesforce PRM application development projects.
Comfortable with frequent, incremental code testing and deployment within Salesforce.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Proficiency in programming languages like Java or Scala, with specific experience in Salesforce development.
Familiarity with Agile development practices and experience working with cloud infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with data analysis, querying using SQL, and exposure to ETL processes related to Salesforce PRM data.
Expertise in testing cloud-native applications with high-volume data.
A self-driven individual who can work independently toward goals with a creative approach to problem-solving.
Ability to manage change effectively, with strong time management and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to staying current with the latest technical advancements through continuous education and professional development.
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