QA Automation Engineer

QA Automation Engineer - REMOTE- I**Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages**: English**Preferred Qualifications**QA Automation Engineer - REMOTE POSITIONThe Construction and Engineering Global Business Unit (CEGBU) of Oracle is the world’s leading project and portfolio management software organization. Since 1983, we have provided the software foundation that enables all types of businesses to achieve excellence in managing their portfolios, programs, projects and resources. The development group in the CEGBU is focused on developing enterprise-level solutions for our customers in project- intensive industries worldwide. We leverage agile development methods to facilitate the development of our products; our practices include empowered teams, continuous build and integration, regular reviews, and a heavy emphasis on testing early and often. We offer a highly collaborative and dynamic environment, as well as a great mix of project management and software engineering opportunities.**As a member of the technical/process QA division,**:- design, install, and evaluate quality control methods and systems;- Design continuing maintenance of product quality;- Develop professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues;- Display understanding of roles, processes, and procedures;- Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.**Automation**:- Develop and execute automated test scripts for requirement validation, regression, performance, security, accessibility and compliance testing- Create and maintain a reusable and configurable set of automated tests.- Identification and creation of reusable test data, particularly for automated testing- Develop quality assurance standards and track quality assurance activities- Participate in test strategy, test estimation and planning discussions- Draft test artifacts, including Test Plans, Business Test Scenarios and Requirements Traceability Matrices- Create and maintain change tickets related to testing initiatives- Create and execute Selenium scripts to be used for test validation- Document test results and assist with defect management- Produce status reports related to the testing process, including test results and defect tracking- Review and maintain all project documentation in accordance with department procedures- Assist with technical artifacts (such as use cases and system specifications) and engage in technical discussions- Maintain understanding of current and new testing technologies- Participate in Lessons Learned or Project Review sessions, and identify potential work process improvements- Communicate effectively with constituents at all levels- Assist with team training as needed- Other responsibilities as assigned**Qualifications**:- BS degree in Computer Information Systems, Engineering or related and relevant to functional area;- 5+ years of software engineering or related experience;- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with developers, users and peers in design and feedback sessions;- Experience in requirements gathering and documentation;- Experience with various automation frameworks;- Experience with Test tools (Bug tracking, Life Cycle Management, Test Management);- Experience with various operating systems (Windows, Linux);- Experience with Oracle DB's;- Experience with Oracle SQL and PL/SQL;- Basic system/network administration knowledge (DHCP, Firewall, Wireless);- Programing/Development experience;- Worked with Java, JSON, API services;**Nice to Have**:Work in Virtualized Environments (Oracle);Test tools (JIRA, Junit, Selenium, TestRail, JENKINS);Experience testing Cloud Application**Detailed Description and Job Requirements**As a member of the software engineering division, you will perform high-level design based on provided external specifications. Specify, design and implement minor changes to existing software architecture. Build highly complex enhancements and resolve complex bugs. Build and execute unit tests and unit plans. Review integration and regression test plans created by QA. Communicate with QA and porting engineering as necessary to discuss minor changes to product functionality and to ensure quality and consistency across specific products.Duties and tasks are varied and complex needing independent judgment. Fully competent in own area of expertise. May have project lead role and or supervise lower level personnel. BS or MS degree or equivalent experience relevant to functional area. 4 years of software engineering or related experience.**Oracle is an Affirmative Action-Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans status, age, or any other