Test Automation Specialist - Guelph, Canada - Agricorp

Agricorp

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Agricorp is looking for a Test Automation Specialist to join the Income Stabilization Services team within our Information Technology division
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The Role:

The Test Automation Specialist will provide technical expertise for test-related solutions to improve the timeliness and quality of technical deliverables in support of projects and operational activities.

The Test Automation Specialist is responsible for developing, configuring and optimizing third-party test tools & in-house frameworks to support efficient and appropriate automated testing, and enhancing or building in-house test tools.

You will also mentor members of the Test Services team on technical matters.

In this role, you will:

Use effective automation tools based on objectoriented analysis and objectmodeling/datamodeling, including Selenium, C#, Cucumber and Java
Create Automated test solutions for software developed in Microsoft Visual Studio,.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, XML, Microsoft Dynamics, Guidewire, source code management tools, and Oracle 11g or later
Develop and deliver technical testing strategies, tactics, and tools and techniques to both expedite the delivery of and add accuracy to the testing process
Train and mentor test team members in debugging, SQL and rootcause & impact analysis
Collaborate with technical peers in the definition, testing and necessary remediation of system nonfunctional requirements
Create detailed logical and physical system test cases and scenarios within an automation framework
Identify and resolve performance, stress and endtoend testing related complex business and technical problems and issues
Design and develop technical solutions to improve performance and endtoend testing quality and effectiveness using Selenium, Python and Cucumber
Work independently with mínimal guidance
Research, evaluate and recommend new products and processes to improve the timely delivery of quality technical solutions
Create, document, execute, and evaluate on detailed logical and physical test cases, test scripts and expected results to prove system conformance to business requirements and technical specifications
Assist with and ensure database data integrity across test environments
Design and build tools and utilities to diagnose data errors and data anomalies
Assist with testing, monitoring and maintenance of other IT environments, such as integrationtest, training, and production environments

Job status:

Permanent Position

Salary range:

$76,000 - $89,000 (Band 8)

Work Status:

full time in office, remote or hybrid work arrangements offered

Qualifications:

University undergraduate degree, preferably in computer science or equivalent
Minimum 5 years' experience in an Information Technology capacity
4+ years' experience in testing environments, test methodologies, test tools, technical writing, and software development lifecycle
Must have technical expertise in SQL, C# or Java, XML and HTML
Ability to critically read and evaluate functional and technical documentation
Strong experience with software testing techniques and methods to achieve optimal quality results
Experience in system framework design, programming, debugging and root cause analysis
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, GP, Selenium 2.0, Grinder and Guidewire an asset
Experience with Web Services, Visual Studio and design patterns an asset
Experience in software architecture and engineering and indepth whitebox understanding of Server technology an asset
Knowledge of the agricultural industry an asset
Knowledge of programs delivered by Agricorp, such as AgriStability, Production Insurance and Risk Management Programs and eCustomer an asset

Key Competencies:

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Initiative

Identifies and deals with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise

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Achieving quality results

Focuses efforts on managing one's self to achieve high quality results consistent with the organization's standards and measures, while managing risk

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Analytical thinking

Interprets, links and analyses information and situations by breaking them down into component parts, and identifying patterns, connections and underlying issues

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Critical judgment, decision-making and problem solving

Uses critical judgment to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity and risk

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Client focus

Provides service excellence to internal and external clients

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Communication

Listens to others, communicates effectively and fosters open communication

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Planning and organizing

Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources

Background:

Agricorp, an agency of the government of Ontario.
Agricorp delivers government programs. These programs help protect the livelihood of over 47,000 Ontario farmers against the many risks farm business