Project description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Engineer with hands-on experience in device testing and Selenium automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of applications across multiple device types (mobile, tablet, web-enabled devices) while contributing to the automation framework and execution of test cases using Selenium. Responsibilities * Advises business and IT delivery on overall testing approach (methodology), key inputs and dependencies, tooling, resource demands * Deliverables - defines and creates specific Programmes Test Strategies, estimates and other test collateral identified based on known/assumed scope * Involvement is dependent on project/programme size, complexity, technical aspects - hardware/network/development language * Influences at the start of programmes/projects on requirement ideas/concepts, challenging and asking specific questions, giving industry insight, aligns with similar type projects - all leading to aiding and ensuring efficient design, development and testing approaches * Shifts the focus left into design and development so that testing influences and drives the outputs and quality from these domains * Confirms testability of complex requirements - clarifies ambiguous elements and aligns/sets expectations on actions/owners * Carries out health checks whilst delivery in flow - ensures adherence to Test Strategy and quality of test collateral and deliverables * Hands over to Test Manager for delivery of testing engagement - remains available for input and advisory activities as and when required * Senior Resource - acts as SME for all testing related activities - is the recognised authority on testing * Test Architect sits with one foot in the delivery arena and one in the Architect group so keeps abreast of strategic developments as well as overseeing existing delivery progress * Under broad direction, interacts with project teams and clients to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and testing objectives for a project as a basis for determining testing requirements. * Plans and executes the analysis of the testing requirements of a project in order to define a Testing Strategy. * Understands and recommends the use of the appropriate automated testing tools. * Defines the metrics to be collected to monitor the performance and effectiveness of testing for a project. * Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to HP project teams and clients. * Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks. * Provides consultative support on all aspects of the testing process for a project. * Contributes to special studies. Develops and presents testing proposals to internal and external clients. * Identifies and recommends improvements to methods and standards for a project through an assessment of current testing practices, and supports implementation of recommended improvements. * May act as a temporary or part-time testing advisor on a project. * Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to HP's testing practices. * Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies. * Acts as a mentor and coach to testing specialists and test analysts. * Establishes and maintains security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents. SKILLS Must have * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering * 6-8 years of experience in software test automation * Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs * Should worked on agile methodology before * Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications * Need to be able to send a request/get a response for different protocols/technologies * Experience in Ready API testing will be preferred. * Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage * Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy * Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes. * Designing and writing automated test scripts using SOAPUI Pro or similar web services test tools * Tools experience, SOAP UI, Postman, TFS, Jira etc., Nice to have * Provide major input to the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates. • Work with Project / Programme Manager, help control project requirements, scope and change management issues. • Work with others to assess, develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and/or the client. • Leverage reusable components and industry frameworks, etc. in developing solutions. • Work with the appropriate HP communities regarding the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards and project management/system development methodologies.