Principal Test Engineer
2 weeks ago
- Create Test Plan documents for the most complex systems utilizing Navy Federal Test Standards and templates
- Perform analysis and interpret results, present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts for the most complex systems
- Ensure clear, concise, and expert communication including progress reports, test case or plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risks, blockers, etc., to facilitate accurate understanding of testing activities
- Coordinate and perform testing of the most complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase
- Participate in the most complex System Development Life Cycles activities utilizing SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
- Participate in sizing and estimation for the most complex projects and changes
- Serve as subject matter expert and mentor to peers
- Create and/or update manual test cases and scripts within the approved and appropriate test tool(s) for the most complex systems
- Build highly complex test cases with automation in mind by following established test management standards and best practices for the most complex systems
- Execute existing highly complex automated test scripts for the most complex systems
- Update the most complex automation test cases while trouble shooting errors
- Create automation parameterization files using NFCU's UFT or Java based frameworks; update as needed when trouble shooting errors. Utilize xpath tools to troubleshoot web element issues
- Independently develop test automation using NFCU's DevSecOps Test Automation Low Code Framework, ensuring adherence to established policies and best practices; troubleshoot the most complex errors within automation scripts
- Develop test automation that meets audit traceability requirements by integrating required test artifacts into Azure DevOps and complying with DevSecOps CI/CD standards
- Create all required documentation (test results, knowledge articles, sign-off, etc.) following Navy Federal Testing Standards, tools and templates
- Document defects/bug and follow established defect/bug lifecycle procedures and policies for the most complex systems
- Perform advanced root cause analysis for identified defects/bugs, provide detailed documentation and insights to developers for solutioning Collaborate with peers, Developers, business partners and all other stakeholders to ensure business needs are communicated, documented, and satisfied
- Perform analysis related to changes in policies, procedures, and products; determine downstream impacts on testing
- Analyze and identify highly complex process, data or technology improvement opportunities, provide recommendations to include risk considerations and downstream impacts
- Provide recommendations related to testing practices to facilitate process optimization
- Participate in project and product team meetings, collaborating and contributing while maintaining line of sight on goals and objectives
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
- 15+ years of experience in technology testing
- Broad expertise in specialization and complete understanding of related disciplines
- Expert technical skills working with various software programs
- Expert knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product
- Working knowledge of various database types and SQL skills required to query test related databases
- Expert knowledge of Test System Management tools including Azure Boards, Azure Test Plans, and Micro Focus ALM
- Expert knowledge of NFCU Microfocus test automation framework components including Micro Focus UFT, BlueZone, and the development and maintenance of test parameter files
- Basic knowledge of VBScript and/or Java programming languages in alignment with assigned work
- Advanced knowledge of NFCU Test Automation Low Code Framework components including Gherkin, Cucumber, web element locators, xpath, HTML, CSS, Git version control, Selenium, and Azure Pipelines
- Advanced knowledge of API testing using Postman Pro
- Expert knowledge of NFCU systems and environments including mainframe, on-premise, and cloud hosted applications
- Expert research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Expert written and verbal communication skills
- Expert knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
- Ability to handle fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
- Extensive experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Expert knowledge and experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
- Expert organizational, planning and time management skills
- Expert skill communicating with all levels within an organization
- Expert skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Expert skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
- Expert skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
- Extensive experience working in an IT environment
- Expert knowledge of Navy Federal business processes and applications
- ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
- DevOps Institute DevOps Foundation (DOFD) certification
- ISTQB Advance level certifications (e.g., Agile Tester, Test Analyst, Test Manager)
- ISTQB Test Automation Engineer
- Azure DevOps AZ-900 - DESIRED
- Scaled Agile Framework - Leading SAFe - DESIRED
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