* Develops and maintains Test Strategy, Plan and Approach for complex projects; ensures sign-offs and approvals via collaboration with external partners, and cross functional client teams
* Consults on the full range of available test techniques or methodologies to support complex or strategic direction
* Takes ownership of test case and data designed for automation
* Independently writes comprehensive, easily maintainable automation test scripts
* Assists in defining coding standards and processes
* Designs and implements code repositories in version control systems
* Leads and conducts code reviews with peers
* Executes test automation scripts/suites and validates automation requirements/acceptance criteria.
* Monitors automation test execution results & modifies/maintains code to keep the automation code base in working order
* Actively looks for ways to improve the stability of the automation code base & suggests items for improvement to leadership
* Develops and implements new report templates for use within the QA SDLC processes, including training automation and project team members
* Responsible for defect identification, documentation, and communication
* Clearly distinguishes between automation failures and valid defects
* Perform root cause analysis for testing related issues that were identified by both the individual and their peers
* Provides support to the project team in the use of tools (TFS, Jira, HPQC, etc.) and techniques to link manual and automated test coverage
* Understands the activities and responsibilities of a tester in different SDLC methodologies (Agile, iterative, waterfall, etc.).
* Has strong experience with multiple technical testing competencies (data validation via SQL, API/Web Services, back-end architecture), and their implementation within an automation strategy
* Identifies and designs solutions based on which technologies are applicable to a given testing project
* Expert-level skills in object-oriented design and multiple common programming languages (C#, Java, JavaScript, etc.)
* Works with Practice leadership to define coding structures, naming conventions and standards
* Develop estimates and work plans for all complexity of projects for the focused area of business
* Understands the importance of Story Points and provides testing-specific point/size estimates Sprint Planning Coaches other test analysts and team members in how to do estimation and task breakdown
* Provides all necessary status updates to sponsor-level executives and leads on projects, and Practice Lead for internal initiatives
* Tracks individual and team hours for budget-to-actual analysis
* Consistently raises project issues and risks with client and Practice leadership when budget-related problems occur
* Trains and mentors other test analysts in use of test techniques, tools, methodologies, Practice standards, and team members" areas for improvement. Identifies team members" quality, productivity, and timeliness issues and takes immediate corrective action etc.,