Software Automation Engineer

IDEXX Laboratories was founded by David Shaw in 1983 with five employees in the Old Port neighborhood of Portland, Maine to respond to a new niche market, the detection of diseases in livestock and poultry animals such as cows, pigs and chickens. Within a few years, the company distinguished itself as a leader in immunoassay kits, including the now industry-renowned SNAP® family of tests that detect diseases in cats, dogs and other animals.

The Sr Software Automation Engineer works closely with the Test Automation Architect to develop and execute a test automation strategy for GUI, API, Unit level test automation. S/he will be the first point of contact for all outsourced test automation and may provide day-to-day guidance to internal IDEXX staff supporting automation. Hands-on test automation development will also be required.

• Works with the Test Automation Architect to develop and execute test strategy for automated testing, which aligns with and supports the overall IT strategy.
• Works with the application development teams to develop test automation strategies for specific projects.
• Plans tests, develops automated tests, and executes tests. Reviews and assesses automated test coverage to ensure highest return on investment.
• Documents and tracks automated test results, defects, coverage analysis and other quality metrics. Works with development teams to enter problems and issues into system and participates in resolution.
• Helps maintain the various test automation frameworks.
• Develops and implements quality standards and best practices, contributing ideas and effort toward continuous improvement.
• Mentors team members in test automation.
• Stay current with trends and advancements in test automation.
• Develops standard operating procedures in support of test automation.
• Assists the QA Manager in planning budgets and schedules for test automation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent combination of technical training and work experience.
• 4+ years experience in test automation. Professional certifications in testing and/or tools preferred.
• Ability to objectively evaluate processes and to separate technical systems into testable layers.
• Experience developing test automation strategies and automated test scripts required. Hands-on experience with developing test automation solutions for Java Swing, web applications and web services is strongly preferred. Experience with test automation for mobile and tablet applications a plus.
• Experience with performance testing a plus.
• Experience with some of the following: QTP/UFT, SOAP UI Pro, CouldTest, Selenium, FitNesse, HP Quick Test Pro or UFT, TestNG, SauceLabs
• Experience with scripting languages such as Groovy, Python, Perl, Ruby, VB Script, JavaScript preferred.
• Experience working with and developing test automation solutions for Agile/SCRUM teams required.
• Excellent problem solving abilities.
• Good follow-through and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Flexible; able to adapt to changing priorities within a rapidly changing business environment.
• Highly motivated; possesses drive and initiative.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaboratively with team members.
• Strong interpersonal skills; adept at establishing and maintaining strong partnerships with peers and members of a cross-functional work team.
• Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional certifications in testing or related areas preferred.
• Experience with ISO 9000 certification, TPI, CMM, or Six Sigma a plus.