Test Engineer - Maximus
Chicago, IL 60601
About the Job
Maximus is seeking a Test Engineer to effectively execute against the established test approach through the creation, review, execution of test cases as well as the discovery of code, configuration, infrastructure related flaws / defects with an objective to ensure quality for the software quality product.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and prepare test scenarios and test cases.
- Prepare test data needed to execute test cases.
- Prepare test environment and provisioning requirements to execute the test cases.
- Execute test cases and analyze results in order to identify potential defects.
- Assess impact and escalate risks/ issues to appropriate teams/resources to ensure timely resolution.
- Perform Back testing, including interfaces, database, webservice.
- Collaborate with System Integration Test team regarding test scenario development and defect identification.
- Ensure fixes to defects found are retested comprehensively.
- Contribute / Maintain the test script library by reviewing existing scripts and develop new test cases and participate in preparation of test plans.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Project Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Participation in the creation of formal Test Strategies / Approach
- Authoring of quality Test Cases within the designated velocity and timeline
- Perform Test Data Analysis and tie it back to authored test cases
- Ability to perform test case execution within the designated velocity and timeline
- Define problems, collect data, draw valid conclusions, and drive mitigating actions
- Be a prominent contributor within the defect triage / mitigation process
- Ability to mitigate problems with both business and technical orientated staff
- Technical aptitude to lean, script, execute automated solutions
- Understanding of automation frameworks (Process, Testing, etc.)
- Identify and approach problem and draw valid solutions to mitigate
- Perform database queries, analyze code, interact with technical resources
- Perform Web, Cross Browser, Database, Visualization, Mobile testing
- Assess quality stability, consult on next steps with both technical and business teams
- Guardian of the overall validation process to ensure that quality results are accurately captured
- Ability to present facts and figures to get to a logical conclusion
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience. may have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
- General application of concepts and principles.
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects and goals.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.
Project Specific Qualifications:
- Excellent verbal and communication skills (ability to present the facts)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with work experience
- Three - Five years' experience as a Test Engineer
- Database, Query, API, Java knowledge a plus
- Knowledge of JIRA, Test Management Tools, Katalon, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin
- Fundamental knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Kanban, Scrum, Iterative Development)
- Fundamental knowledge of Test Driven Development and/or Behavioral Driven Development
- Fundamental knowledge of healthcare, insurance, or financial services is a plus
- As per client specifications, applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders to be considered for this position
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
85,000.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
100,000.00