TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Job ID
549948
Business Title
TEST AUTOMATION ENGINEER
Civil Service Title
IT AUTOMATION AND MONITORING E
Title Classification
Non-Competitive
Job Category
Technology, Data & Innovation
Career Level
Experienced (non-manager)
Work Location
5 Manhattan West
Division/Work Unit
OPS/FS/System Test Team
# of Positions
1
Title Code No
95712
Level
00
Proposed Salary Range
$ 75,000.00 - $113,000.00 (Annual)
As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability. If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by the hiring agency.
Job Description
The Financial Information Services Agency/ Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a Test Automation Engineer working on the City's financial accounting system based on CGI's Advantage ERP solution.
Primary responsibilities:
• Develop and deploy test specification cases, processes and standards.
• Develop and execute automated and manual test scripts, maintenance routines.
• Identify test coverage and maintain the Requirements Traceability Matrix using HP ALM; Determine the appropriate data and system set-up requirements for automated test execution.
• Design back-end queries for pre-data conditions selection for both Automation and Manual test scripts execution.
• Document and report on test results in HP ALM.
Minimum Qual Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree in computer science, engineering or a related field from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure; or
2. Eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to IT automation engineering, monitoring engineering, management of infrastructure;
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on in-depth knowledge of software quality assurance/testing methodologies and practices.
• Hands-on in-depth knowledge of HP ALM/Quality Center, and Unified Functional Tester.
• Hands-on in-depth knowledge or exposure of object oriented programming (VB Scripting).
• Knowledge/Exposure of UFT descriptive programing.
• Knowledge/Exposure on hybrid framework and keyword driven action files.
• Strong understanding of financial management concepts (accounting and budgeting).
• Proficiency running back-end/database queries for data set-up and verification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime or weekends in order to meet target dates.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on testing, writing test cases and defect tracking tools.
Additional Information
P-318
The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title.
To Apply
External applicants please visit https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov / to apply to Job ID # 549948. Current NYC employees may apply via Employee Self Service (ESS). While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by FISA-OPA.
Hours/Shift
35 hours Weekly/Day.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
POSTING DATE
09/08/2022
POST UNTIL
Until Filled
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