TripAdvisor is currently seeking an Automation Engineer to work in our Needham office, to facilitate smooth release of all code through a multi-step release cycle. The role covers Desktop, and Mobile Web testing.
 
The Automation Engineer should be self-driven and have the ability to work in a distributed team by developing test automation scripts using programming in Java and Software tools. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of programming and testing methodologies – functional, regression, black box testing. The candidate will be responsible for creation, implementation and execution of automated tests, using those tests to verify release candidates and live releases.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

• Review regression results and file detailed bugs while determining releasability of web code
• Update tests as new features are released that change app functionality and flows
• Code Test Automation Scripts using programming in Java and Selenium
• Follow engineering best practices
• Maintain good rapport with developers to stay on top of any incoming changes that will affect tests going forwards
• Work with product managers designing new automation tests for new features and coding them

Experience:

• Java Experience: 1+ years
• Automation Experience: 4+ years
• QA Experience: 4+ years
• Selenium experience nice-to-have

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 4+ years industry experience in QA
• 1+ years Java experience

 Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of QA tools and automated testing environments (Selenium-WebDriver, Jenkins, Scripting Environments, etc.)
• Understanding of web technologies (JSON, JavaScript, JQuery, SOAP, XML, HTML5 or similar technologies) a plus
• Experience in developing end-to-end tests for complex solutions for large-scale enterprise systems
• Strong knowledge of database concepts
• Knowledge of good coding practices and improving code quality
• Experience with Jenkins, Gradle, etc. a plus
• Experience testing security products a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills