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Automation Engineer in nashville-tn

Automation Engineer Job Description

Automation engineers plan and develop automated test suites for software products. They use and develop new tools to test products and improve engineering processes. These professionals lead QA efforts through defining, developing, executing and documenting automated test plans and cases and report problems to the technical team. They work with developers to make verification processes and testing more efficient. Employers look for extensive knowledge in at least one automated testing framework and excellent oral and written communication skills. Candidates have experience performing usability testing and a strong understanding of the software development life cycle. The position frequently requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field or at least three years of industry experience in software QA, including automated testing and/or software development.

Typical automation engineer duties:

Leading QA efforts within a software development groupWorking closely with development teams and stakeholders performing QA activitiesTesting high-volume, web-based applicationsDefining, developing, executing and documenting automated test plans and test casesDeveloping automated test scripts with a variety of testing tools

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