Sr Automation Test Engineer

R363983
Comcast’s Technology, Product & Experience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards. In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.
Job Summary
Responsible for validating product quality by analyzing and testing the quality of the code base. Focuses on writing code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion which will reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency. Develops and maintains code that validates front-end, middleware and database systems, using the latest tools and programming languages. Provides input into various software development lifecycle stages. Partners with software engineers to write efficient automation code using coding standards and best practices. Reports test execution results to senior leadership. Repairs complex broken automation scripts and performs peer reviews of automation codebase. Integrates knowledge of business and functional priorities. Acts as a key contributor in a complex and crucial environment. May lead teams or projects and shares expertise.

Core Responsibilities

• Review project progress, evaluates results and recommends corrections in technical applications and analysis to executive teams.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Write and edit complex, automated test code, using the same standards as a Software Engineer, that allows for repeatable, reliable testing solutions to test the wide functionality of products and software in accordance with specifications and technical requirements, maintaining automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN). This may include creating complex SQL queries for validation of databases and writing SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts.
• Diagnose and repair complex bugs within production code.
• Work closely with Test Engineers and Development teams to build test script hooks that help in earlier and easier testing.
• Analyze broken test cases and diagnose and repair to working order.
• Serve as a guide and mentor for junior-level engineers. Provides technical leadership and consultation with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.
• Build new tools to assist in faster test automation and functional testing efforts and innovate on existing automation processes.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform code reviews of automation scripts and front-end codebases.
• Drive scrum meetings as Scrum Master, perform backlog grooming and sprint planning.

Attributes for Success

• Web test automation experience (Selenium) is a plus
• Application of critical thinking to help solve complex problems.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other software engineers within the team
• Strong experience with GIT – a Version Control System
• Experience working with CICD pipelines (Concourse or Jenkins is a plus)
• Experience working with ALM Octane is a plus
• Five years of strong experience with developing different automation frameworks
• Five years of experience working with Cucumber, Cypress automation framework
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Strong experience with JavaScript is required.
• Strong debugging skills and attention to detail

Nice to have:

• Automate and execute (in every release) new features, and performance scripts to measure speed, reliability and resiliency of the software
• Analyze and automate REST web services called by the application for display of data and error handling

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.
• Drive results and growth.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

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Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education
Bachelor's Degree
While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.
Relevant Work Experience
7-10 Years
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