JOB DUTIES
Design, develop, and maintain automated solutions for functional, regression, integration, performance, security, accessibility, and end-to-end testing
Build and enhance automation frameworks for APIs, user interfaces, backend services, and enterprise workflows using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Rest Assured, Postman, Tosca, or similar technologies
Write clean, scalable, and maintainable automation code using Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages
Perform validation across APIs, distributed systems, databases (relational and NoSQL), and system integrations
Define and support test data management practices to improve automation reliability and coverage
Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates, including functional, performance, and security validations
Support scalable and containerized test execution across cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes)
Install, configure, and maintain automation tools and supporting infrastructure across Windows and Linux platforms
Develop validation approaches for AI-enabled features, distributed systems, and automated business workflows (including RPA where applicable)
Contribute to automation standards, governance practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Support shift-left and continuous testing practices and contribute to test strategy and risk-based validation
Monitor and improve automation effectiveness by tracking key quality metrics and reducing flaky tests
Utilize mocking, stubbing, or service virtualization techniques to enable reliable testing of dependent systems
Participate in code reviews and advocate for testability in system design and development practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively to ensure alignment on quality objectives
Apply sound engineering judgment and enterprise standards in automation design and execution
Leverage approved Generative AI tools to enhance automation quality, productivity, and intelligent test design
Provide technical guidance and mentorship appropriate to role level while continuously learning and adopting new technologies
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Strong knowledge of software engineering and quality engineering principles
Experience with UI and/or API automation frameworks
Programming experience in Java, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or similar languages
Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
Experience with Git-based version control
Experience supporting applications on Windows and/or Linux platforms
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC practices
Level 2: Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Senior Level: Requires minimum 5 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
Lead Level: Requires minimum 8 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) or multi-cloud environments
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or distributed test infrastructure
Experience with performance and/or security testing tools
Experience with enterprise validation tools (Tosca, NeoLoad, qTest, Invicti, etc.)
Experience implementing or supporting ServiceNow ATF automation
Experience validating AI-enabled systems or familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools
Experience influencing system design for testability, scalability, and resilience
Experience supporting DevOps or DevSecOps practices
Familiarity with BDD frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Gherkin)
Experience testing event-driven architectures or message queue systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Familiarity with mobile testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Appium)
Familiarity with resilience testing or chaos engineering principles
Familiarity with RPA tools and validation of automated business workflows (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate)
Familiarity with observability or monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)
ERCOT is firmly committed to equal employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, medical condition, religion, age, creed, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected category under federal, state or local law.
Expected Salary Range
$121,000 - $167,000
