Test Automation Engineer
San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Overview:

Macys.com website application team is looking for a Automation Engineer for customer facing applications. In this role as Automation Engineer, you will develop high quality automation code, engineering best practices, test strategy and principles. You will provide guidance and standards to Quality Engineers to provide the highest quality for each release. You need to have strong understanding of SOA, Java micro-services, REST, and Messaging techniques and automation experience of those products. Automation Engineers are expected to work closely with Developers, Technical Leads, other Automation and Quality Engineers in a highly collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have had experience in the high paced energy of startups as well as experience in the structured world of larger companies. Additional responsibilities include mentoring the team, driving Agile story delivery, tracking the current tasks of the team members, and escalating issues as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

* Develop, maintain and execute automation tests to ensure sufficient test coverage for customer facing applications.
* Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates; prioritizing work with general direction/minimal supervision.
* Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives, gather automation requirements, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable test automation solutions.
* Develop high quality automation test engineering best practices, test strategy and principles.
* Devise and execute training, where appropriate, to develop and elevate the automation skills within the team.
* Partner with Software Engineers, UX/UI, quality Engineers, Product Managers to deliver high performing quality customer experiences that are engaging, purposeful and powerful in their simplicity.
* Participate in automation script code reviews and provide guidance on automation best practices.
* Exercise advanced knowledge of Java and Cucumber script execution tool.
* Strong knowledge of automation framework concepts and automation best practices.
* Coordinates various test-related activities for project delivery; identifying task dependencies, test schedules, creation of test data and utilization of test environments.
* Develop and monitor test metrics and provide timely communication to key stakeholders on a regular basis.
* Research, identify and implement newer test automation technologies.
* Assess readiness and deviation of project performance based on identified risks and testing results.
* Consistently demonstrates regular, dependable attendance & punctuality.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
* At least 4 years of experience in QE and Development.
* At least 3 years of experience in automated testing towards web applications.
* At least 1 years of experience in multiple quality tools, Rest Assured, SoapUI and Automation.
* 2 years of hands-on experience with SOA, REST, Java Web Services, JMS, XML, JSON, and messaging techniques.
* Experience assessing risk for determining appropriate levels of testing.
* Experience with cross browser testing.
* Experience in testing microservices and RESTful APIs
* Demonstrated skills using code repositories like GitHub.
* Experience with CI/CD with Hudson/Jenkins tools.
* Experience with JIRA for project management and defect tracking.
* Experience with a variety of test tools and software testing practices, including developing, implementing, maintaining and managing manual/automated testing systems and environments.
* Experience assessing risk for determining appropriate levels of testing.

Communication Skills:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Mathematical Skills:

* Basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and analytical skills.

Reasoning Ability:

* Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound decisions.

Physical Demands:

* This position involves regular walking, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, hearing, and talking.
* May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
* May involve close vision, color vision, depth perception, focus adjustment, and viewing computer monitor for extended periods of time.
* Involves manual dexterity for using keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
* May involve moving or lifting items under 10 pounds.

Other Skills:

* Web experience in Retail or other high volume customer facing web applications a strong plus.

Work Hours:

* Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Company Profile:

As the fastest growing part of Macy's Inc. business, macys.com is achieving record sales and broadening our workforce. Macys.com offers the entrepreneurial culture of a web business with the stability and support of the best brand in retailing. Creativity and ingenuity partner with business acumen and tech savvy to build a unique business poised for substantial growth. If you're interested in being a part of that growth and want to know what it's really like to work at macys.com, get an inside look at http://ecommerce.macysjobs.com/

Our employees have long-term opportunities and are encouraged to utilize their Supervisors and Human Resources for cross-functional movement to further their careers. At macys.com we are committed to giving back to the community by partnering with local charitable organizations. By skillfully combining the power of digital technology and omnichannel integration with the best in retailing, macys.com is reaching new heights.

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Macy's, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Macy's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Macy's, Inc. - including Macy's and Bloomingdale's - will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal convictions in a manner consistent with SFPC Art. 49 and LA MC ch.XVIII Art. 9.