Lead, IT Quality Assurance American Airlines
Fort Worth, TX

Job Description

Location: AA Headquarters 2 (DFW-HDQ2)

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 28482

Overview

Join us for a career with endless possibilities.

Looking for a job where a passion for innovation, a culture of teamwork, and opportunities for growth are valued and rewarded? You've come to the right place.

You don't have to be an airline aficionado to join American Airlines. It takes more than cool planes to keep us ahead of the curve, and thanks to our team of behind the scenes professionals, we do just that. As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines is in the business of serving the global travel needs of our customers. At the core of the Company is our commitment to each customer and each employee. We are dedicated to developing and delivering what our customers value and are willing to pay for. Customer-centric planning, innovative marketing, and an exceptional customer experience are supported by a cadre of talented people.

What does it take to join us? We're glad you asked! We expect exceptional skills in your discipline and a dedication to being the best as we relentlessly pursue our goal of being not just the largest airline in the world, but also the best airline in the world.

Fortunately, we're building on almost a century of innovation and firsts in our industry - and we plan to continue that tradition of excellence.

About The Job

This job is a member of the Information Technology Team, within the Information Technology Division. This position is responsible for defining and creating test processes to ensure delivery of quality software products and mentor team mates. Provide test automation services related to system test strategies and solutions that incorporate industry standard techniques, strategies, and processes. Plan, design, create and execute automated test suites for multiple applications with supervision by team leads.

Specifically, you'll do the following:

* Develops, executes, and maintains automated test scripts
* Participates in the entire testing project lifecycle from requirements to test executions
* Documents test issues and works with development team to validate/recreate issue
* Documents test cases for the user story requirements for traceability purpose
* Works in an agile environment
* Actively communicates testing status, including schedule, risks, issues, defects, and potential impact
* Troubleshoots issues by researching symptoms, analyzing impacts, and implementing solutions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Technology, Information Systems (CIS/MIS), Engineering or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training
* 2 years of hands-on native SABRE PSS Experience
* 3 years of hands-on experience with test automation
* Hands-on Airport experience is preferred
* Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
* Experience applying automation techniques and tools, such as Selenium, UFT, SOAPUI, and JMETER
* Experience with different programming languages (VB Script, Java, C#, or TFS)
* Experience with test automation tooling
* Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments
* Possess a keen desire to learn and expand depth of knowledge
* Ability to analyze complex problems and implement solutions and/or workarounds
* Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

* Airline industry experience, including business processes and supporting technology desired
* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization
* Ability to explain concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience
* Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills, collaboration, and negotiation skills
* Ability to work well within a team environment, as well as independently

Additional Locations: None

Requisition ID: 28482

Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth

Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas

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