Lucid Technologies Inc

Looking to hire an experienced QA Automation engineer to prepare test plans, test cases, automation test scripts and also execute tests to ensure that Unemployment Insurance Tax applications are secure, scalable, robust and high performing.

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is a state agency committed to providing re-employment services for job seekers. We are looking to hire an experienced Quality Analyst for our Unemployment Insurance (UI) Tax Modernization Project. This individual will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications using Agile methodologies. The project aims to modernize IWD's UI Tax system by re-architecting its components to industry leading architecture and frameworks, with the goal of providing better service to both the agency staff and the end-users while positioning the agency for future technological improvements. The ideal candidate is a leader and strong team contributor who is eager to learn and develop their craft as a software professional and will find great satisfaction in the patient pursuit of excellence.

This individual will be responsible for preparing test plans, test cases, and test scripts, while executing tests to ensure the Tax applications are secure, scalable, robust, and high performing in nature. 

• Experience testing modern frameworks, both web and mobile applications [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience developing test strategy for functional testing [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience developing and executing test plans [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience processing test results, compiling/analyzing statistical data, reporting defects/errors [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience testing APIs [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Ability to implement end to end test automation [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience monitoring efforts to resolve product issues and tracking progress [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Ability to ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experience providing recommendations for product enhancement and improved efficiency [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills [REQUIRED 5 YEARS]

• Experienced in tools like ReadyApi, TestComplete [REQUIRED 3 YEARS]

• Experienced in tools like Postman, SOAPUI [REQUIRED 3 YEARS]

• Experienced in tools like Jira, SQL, MS Office [REQUIRED 3 YEARS]

• Experience in setting up automation framework [DESIRED 3 YEARS]

• Ability to implement and monitor automation test scripts to assess non-functional requirements for the product [DESIRED 3 YEARS]

• Experience drafting quality assurance standards, policies and procedures [DESIRED 3 YEARS]

• Experience monitoring and enforcing compliance with quality standards [DESIRED 3 YEARS]

Skills Matrix

Experience testing modern frameworks, both web and mobile applications.Required 5 years

Experience developing test strategy for functional testing.Required 5 years

Experience developing and executing test plans.Required 5 years

Experience processing test results, compiling/analyzing statistical data, reporting defects/errors.Required 5 years

Experience testing APIs.Required 5 years

Ability to implement end to end test automation.Required 5 years

Experience monitoring efforts to resolve product issues and tracking progress.Required 5 years

Ability to ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process.Required 5 years

Experience providing recommendations for product enhancement and improved efficiency.Required 5 years

Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.Required 5 years

Experienced in tools like ReadyApi, TestComplete.Required 3 years

Experienced in tools like Postman, SOAPUI.Required 3 years

Experienced in tools like Jira, SQL, MS Office.Required 3 years

Experience in setting up automation framework.Highly desired 3 years

Ability to implement and monitor automation test scripts to assess non-functional requirements for the product.Desired 3 years

Experience drafting quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.Nice to have 3 years

Experience monitoring and enforcing compliance with quality standards.Nice to have