Senior QA Automation Engineer

The Role: In this role, you will collaborate with the team lead, Scrum Master, business analysts, QA, and other developers to test technology solutions for Morningstar’s data services offering. You will need to develop a good understanding of the existing systems and the data model. The team is looking for forward-thinking problem solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can learn new technologies quickly as needed. Responsibilities: • Test the software code base. • Automate testing of the various code components including APIs, Kafka code bases • Create, and Verify Test data • Reinforce good development practices like test driven development, continuous integration, innovative frameworks and technology solutions that help business move faster. • Develop areas of continuous and automated testing. Requirements: • Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering • 2 - 4 years of experience testing software solutions • Proven experience developing Test suites based on test automation frameworks. Good understanding of test automation frameworks and creation of data sets for test suites. • Proven experience in certifying Products for planned releases as well as hot fixes/patch releases. • Proven experience of developing regression test suites • 1-3 years working on data analysis projects • Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills • Hands on experience with SQL, Postman • Expertise with DevOps tools Good to Have: • Experience with cloud computing (preferably AWS)
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Description: Senior QA Automation Engineer

• Overall experience of 6+ years in Quality Assurance and Testing with relevant 4-5 years hands on experience in Automation
• Strong experience in Automated Testing of Enterprise Class and Financial application and web portals
• Good mobile testing skills and knowledge mobile apps testing
• Strong experience in Automated Testing of mobile apps using Appium and Xcode
• Strong experience in Automated Testing of web-based application
• Expert in UI Automation using tools like Selenium web driver, Nightwatch & Automation framework development with HANDS-ON
• Proficient in Java and Javascipt as programming language
• Good experience in JavaScript/Typescript libraries JQuery, Ember, Angular
• Expert in API testing (manual and automation) using Rest Assured frameworks
• Exposure and know-how of performance testing and security testing tools
• Knowledge of AWS / Cloud would be a plus
• Should be self-driven engineer with desire to use practical and professional concepts in QA along with application of QA standards and procedures to resolve routine issues
• Should be able to write use cases based on product requirements, execute them and report issues in bug tracking system
• Should be self starter, lead and self contributing to the QA team to build robust and flexible Automated Testing Framework
• Helps QA community to learn Automation, impart necessary technical knowledge
• Hands-on current experience authoring, building and adopting large scale, cross-functional automation frameworks with well-balanced coverage across back-end integration, database levels, UI.
• Integrate test automation into CI/CD process and instrument full SDLC automation, specifically cloud testing execution, reporting tools such as ALM, Jira
• Improve process and quality via test and process automation: defining right strategy and technology based on process and architecture assessment by engaging different roles and stakeholders
• Deep practical experience with cutting edge tools for Web, Mobile, Desktop, DB and Web-service testing (Selenium, SoapUI, etc.)
• Experience using SQL with regard to writing and understanding queries and procedures

Responsibilities -

• Define and establish automation strategy and process
• Understand complex nature of the application and come up with the automation testing framework
• Should understand the requirement, design and develop the automation test cases
• Take ownership of QA requirements and provide testing guidance to the technology team
• Should also work as Individual Contributor
• Lead and coordinate the application enhancement and tech ops testing activities with technology and business teams
• Participate in team communication and collaborate in planning activities, including stand-ups, iteration planning meetings (IPM), and retrospectives.
• Manage and communicate regular updates on project status (e.g., work completed, work in progress, next steps, risks, quality, KPIs, and costs) to stakeholders, peers, Product managers, and others.

Mandatory Skill:

• Very good hands-on and good knowledge of API testing, RestAssured. Automation using Selenium Web driver, Exposure to test management and bug tracking tool (like ALM, Testrail, JIRA or others), Agile methodologies and Exposure to some performance testing tools.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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