QA Engineer II - Returnship
CDK

The Path Forward Return to Work program at CDK Global is a 16- week paid Returnship for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after taking time off for caregiving. The program is open to anyone with at least 5 years of professional experience and has been out of the paid workforce for at least two years to focus on caring for a child or other dependent. If you meet these criteria, we welcome you to apply.

At CDK Global we are excited to be part of the Path Forward program because we appreciate the skills you can offer, the perspective you provide, and the contributions you will make. This program offers you a chance to revamp your skills, update your resume with new experience, and make connections with other women and men transitioning back to the workforce. It also offers support through Path Forward, a nonprofit organization on a mission to empower people who've been focused on caregiving transition back to the paid workforce.

Position Summary

Software Developer Engineer in Test are skilled resources with a strong foundation in testing, databases and SQL, and intermediate programming skills that not only serve as testers but as developers for test automation. SDETs will shift focus from manual to test automation.

Position Responsibilities & Essential function

• Partner with product & engineering/scrum teams to review requirements, build automation to maintain data quality
• Devise the comprehensive test strategy for a new product and ensure it is executed across multiple teams
• Utilize SQL to effectively query and analyze data within databases to support testing activities
• Monitor tests and report/resolve failures
• Work with manual QA to automate repetitive and critical test cases (automation test suite)
• Research new tools and techniques to improve quality
• Provide quality reports with recommendations for improvement
• Develop/code test cases

Qualifications

Preferred:

• End-to-End Automated testing exposure by using one or more testing tools (Talend or Collibra preferred)
• Should be able to code automation scripts for various QA activities (Integration scripts between CI/CD tool and Test management tool)
• Focus on automated processes (Test reports, Test traceability). Leverage current team skills and lead automation efforts. Take ownership of automation repository (Script maintenance, expansion, continuous improvements)
• An ongoing thirst for new knowledge and ideas, and a passion for software engineering as a QA Automation Engineer
• Creative problem-solving, proficient debugging and profiling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, computer science or related field is preferred, with a minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience in one of these fields (work experience may be used to in place of degree)
• 2+ years of End-to-End Automated testing experience by using one or more test automation tools (Talend or Collibra preferred)
• 2+ years engineering experience with various programming languages (SQL, Python or Java preferred)
• Experience with source control (Git, GitHub Flow)
• An ongoing thirst for new knowledge and ideas, and a passion for software engineering as a QA Automation Engineer
• Experience working with distributed teams. Participate in manual functional testing by developing new test coverage, as required.

Salary Range: $78,300 - $105,300 USD

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  
• 401K Matching Program
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

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