Requisition ID: 224012 Thanks for your interest in ScotiaTech, Scotiabank's new and innovative Technology hub in Bogota. Join a purpose driven winning team that promotes creativity and innovation in a fast-paced environment, where we’re always committed to results, in an inclusive, diverse, and high-performing culture. **Job Title: Automation Test** **Purpose of Job**: **Major Accountabilities** - Review requirements, specifications, user documentation, help files and other project documentation to assure quality of the products and tests to be developed, i.e., scripting for manual test cases - Perform code reviews, static analysis and fulfill Pull Requests to ensure highest quality of test automation code - Research and document bug reports following agreed-upon processes immediately upon discovery of a quality problem - Identify key focus areas for regression testing for builds and for new projects. Guide team members in understanding test scripts and providing direction around identifying automation opportunities - Review test strategies, test estimations, test closure reports and associated test documentation and provide feedback to supervisor as related to technical testing. - Responsible for the defect management process for technical testing and regression related projects - Follow established coding best practices when working with automation frameworks and participate in code reviews were required - Provide recommendations to senior management for testing process efficiencies, research and development and emerging technologies as they pertain to Testing and Quality Assurance - Where required, assist with Manual testing efforts and follow standard defect logging processes. - Participate in team meetings to provide test status updates, execution and development details. - Provide testing support after business hours and weekends as required. - Other duties as assigned. - Show initiative in setting and meeting goals within an environment of managed change. **Education/Work Experience** - University or College Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline - 1-3 years of experience with SDLC and TDLC nice to have - 1-3 years' experience in a test automation/developer role required - 1-3 years proven experience with manual testing experience and knowledge **Technical Skills** - Extensive knowledge and understanding of system development lifecycles and methodologies (SDLC and TDLC) with an understanding of Waterfall, Agile etc. - Strong knowledge of Java, JavaScript and other scripting languages that support creating or enhancing automation test scripts - Hands on experience of automation scripting with the ability to code and debug scripts independently - Hands on working experience in test planning and management tooling such as with JIRA, X-Ray, HP Quality Centre/ALM, or equivalent - Hands on working experience with test automation tooling such as Selenium, Protractor, Cucumber-Gherkin, or equivalent and an understanding of coding structure and best practices - Hands on working experience testing with a variety of technologies, including (but not limited to): Web, Java,.Net, Client/Server - Hands on working experience using services testing tooling such as Jmeter, SoapUI or the like - Knowledge of web technologies such as SOAP, XML, HTML and CSS - Knowledge of web technologies i.e. Angular / React - Knowledge of Performance tooling such as LoadRunner and Gatling is an asset - Familiar with Data externalization (SQL knowledge and understanding of relational databases) - Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Visio and MS Project) **Abilities** - Ability to work independently as well as part of the larger team - Proven ability to deliver quality results in a busy and dynamic business focused environment - Able to train, mentor and share knowledge in both individual and group settings - Excellent ability to prioritize tasks and manage time **Attributes** - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must have full comprehension of English, including excellent speaking and writing skills **Dimensions** - Day-to-day decisions regarding approaches to testing are handled independently by the incumbent. - Incumbents have participation in approving and certifying code and code related changes to multiple testing environments. - High degree of discretion and independent judgment to determine work priorities and approval of code delivery to UAT and Production. - Tight project deadlines necessitate arriving at decisions/ recommendations within minutes. Problems encountered can have a major impact on the integrity of projects delivered to the Production environment. Corrective action must be based on an accurate risk analysis. - Direction is provided by the Director for issues requiring senior management intervention. - Project end dates are often dictated by the need for timely delivery of new products to the branches. It is imperative that tes