Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

Senior QA Engineer- FreelanceLocation: New York- Hybrid Type of position: Freelance - w2 on VML PayrollDivision Technology Reports to: Head of QA About VML VML is the world's largest creative agency. We combine brand experience, customer experience, and commerce to create connected brands and drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's among others. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Waveâ„¢ Reports, which named WPP as a "Leader" in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. As the world's most advanced creative company, VML's global network is powered by over 30,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, Seattle, London, Sí£o Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney to name just a few. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITY The Senior QA Engineer identifies and applies the quality standards and serves as the quality for all new releases, software updates and automation liaison with customers. They regularly consult with clients and customers to share industry and craft related knowledge, business process enhancements, and best practices. The Senior QA Engineer is client and delivery focused, constantly monitoring and improving to ensure the project aligns to the business needs. They propose, plan, coordinate, and provide QA leadership on architecture and development activities for major applications using creativity, in-depth technical knowledge, automated and manual testing tools and domain knowledge and experience. The Senior QA Engineer develops and applies systems and software engineering concepts, techniques, and patterns to develop deliverables for applications. Working with organizations to define application validation software and design validation models that enable scaled implementation and enhancements to business-critical applications. The Senior QA Engineer communicates actions, outcomes, and results to technical and non-technical audiences. The Senior QA Engineer ensures that the QA team and development team members possess the skills, training, and other resources required to accomplish their assigned tasks. They are responsible for growing the capabilities of subordinate team members. The Senior QA Engineer also develops tactical strategies in coordination with the Project Management team and participates in the development and execution of program and project plans.No Third Party Agencies or 1099 IC candidates will be considered at this time.ResponsibilitiesLeads team(s) of QA specialists in Testing following practice guidelines to build automation solutionsGrows and teaches team members following VML's Tools guidelines for feedback, coaching, and delegationIterates and introduces sustainable validation framework and coordinates related teams in delivering world-class marketing technology solutionsAnticipates system and industry changes, presenting information and analysis to facilitate proactive approach to opportunitiesParticipates with senior management in planning the short- and long-range automation strategies for the company and provides point of view on technology and automation related mattersTakes a lead role in establishing, implementing, and revising standards that result in robust, high-quality infrastructure and applicationsProvides technical review to help ensure projects meet technical recommendations, integration goals, timeliness, and deliver expected benefitsDemonstrates superior analytical, problem-solving, project management, and leadership abilitiesRequirements5+ years of in-depth experience utilizing object-oriented programming and Design Patterns in solutionsApplies SDLC principles in daily tasksProven experience using BDD for functional, presentation, and API automationDemonstrated experience in core JAVA, Selenium, jUnitAbility to anticipate and independently provide solutions for complex problems and issues, recommending upgrades, enhancements, priorities and strategic technology directions based on independent research, consultation and analysisComprehensive understanding of test methodologiesQuickly absorbs complex technical andor conceptual information, identify key issues and details, and present understandable alternatives to both technical and non-technical individualsAnticipates issues and provides solutions for complex problemsAbility to identify the practical implications of new technologies and to relate automation system capabilities to business goalsDemonstrated ability to work on multiple complex tasks against deadlines and shifting priorities and to comfortably deal with uncertainty, ambiguity, and changeSuperior organizational, interpersonal, presentation and communication skillsProven ability to grow capabilities of others and share knowledgeDemonstrated ability to solicit constructive input from and build consensus among groups and constituencies with differing priorities and perspectivesCompetenciesQualified candidates will have 5+ years of expert-level test development experienceProven proficiency working with the following: JAVA, Selenium, jUnitExperience with the most updated versions of front-endback-end testing technologiesDemonstrates automation-first test designWorking knowledge of build and deployment automation using tools such as JenkinsExperience automating tests for mobile and web applications, and APIsExperience in performance test automation using tools such as JMeter, sitespeed.io, and soapuiStrong understanding of accessibility guidelines and testing toolsThe ideal Candidate Will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrives with a certain level of uncertainty and autonomy yet manages to navigate among multiple stakeholders (internally and externally) to secure structured and successful social media engagements and grow target audiences.Personality and approach: Collaborative, positive, result driven, energetic, self-driven, ethical, emphatic, robust, daring, executional (can do - get things done attitude)Strong communication, motivational and active listening skillsCulturally aligned with VML values, culture and guiding principles VML is a WPP agency. For more information, please visit our website and follow Wunderman Thompson on our social channels: Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. VML is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining the most qualified employees regardless of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, age or disability. We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.

Created: 2024-11-09