QA Automated Engineer

As a QA Automated Engineer at Allied Consultants, your primary responsibilities include performing various types of testing such as user acceptance, performance, accessibility, and data conversion testing. You will need to create and maintain test strategies and scripts, document test results and any identified defects, and assist the Project Manager in executing User Acceptance Testing. You’ll also coordinate with the team on scheduling testing activities and provide training and mentoring to junior team members.

To apply for the QA Automated Engineer role at Allied Consultants, you should have 4-7 years of experience in performing automated testing, including defining and executing test cases. Experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools such as ALM Octane is preferred, along with familiarity with Texas state regulations. Your qualifications should reflect strong documentation skills and the ability to mentor and coordinate with team members effectively.

Allied Consultants is committed to the growth of its QA Automated Engineers by offering mentoring opportunities, team collaboration, and a supportive environment. Team members are encouraged to share knowledge, and there are structured training sessions to enhance both technical skills and soft skills necessary for effective communication within the project teams.

The work culture at Allied Consultants is positive, collaborative, and focused on professional development. As a QA Automated Engineer, you’ll be part of a team that values each member’s contributions and promotes open communication. You'll have the chance to engage in meaningful work while enjoying the city of Austin's vibrant tech scene, all supported by a firm that's been around for over three decades.

As a QA Automated Engineer at Allied Consultants, you’ll enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional life. This includes competitive pay, medical insurance where the company shares costs, life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, and a cafeteria plan. We believe in taking care of our employees, ensuring a healthy work-life balance that helps you thrive both personally and professionally.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of tools you've used, such as Selenium or QTP. Discuss the context in which you applied these tools to your projects and any challenges you faced. Highlight your familiarity with writing test scripts and how these tools have helped enhance the efficiency of your testing processes.

For this question, describe the steps you take in conducting user acceptance testing. Explain how you involve stakeholders, gather requirements, and create test cases that mirror real-world scenarios. Emphasize the importance of client collaboration and how you ensure that testing aligns with user expectations.

In your response, explain your criteria for prioritizing tasks, such as project deadlines, criticality of features, and stakeholder input. You could mention any tools or methods you use for project management that keep you organized and ensure that all testing tasks are accounted for in a timely manner.

Think of a specific example of how you discovered a critical defect. Describe the situation, how you identified the defect, and the impact it had on the project. Discuss the steps you took to communicate this issue to the team and the resolution process that followed.

Discuss the various testing methodologies you have experience with, such as Agile or Waterfall. Provide insights on how you judge which methodology is best suited for a given project and give examples of how they’ve influenced your testing strategies.

Addressing interpersonal conflicts requires diplomacy and communication. Describe an instance where you faced a conflict within your team, how you approached the conversation to address the underlying issues, and what steps you took to foster a collaborative resolution.

Articulate the critical role documentation plays in QA. Emphasize that detailed documentation helps ensure that testing processes are repeatable and that all stakeholders have a clear understanding of expected results. Mention how documentation also assists in future test cycles and regression testing.

Describe your approach to creating thorough test cases, emphasizing strategies such as peer reviews, exploratory testing, and involving stakeholders. Discuss how you ensure that your test cases cover both positive and negative scenarios effectively.

When answering, define what a Problem Incident Report (PIR) is and explain its purpose in recording defects or issues discovered during testing. Stress its importance in tracking the status of defects and facilitating communication among team members regarding problem resolutions.

Discuss the qualities you believe are fundamental for success in this role, such as attention to detail, analytical thinking, adaptability, and strong communication skills. Provide examples of how these qualities have helped you in your previous roles.