Senior QA Engineer

About Ferguson:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for devising a strategic test plan with a focus on API Testing based on reviewing Requirements, User Stories and Tech Design.
• Responsible for design and development of automated API Testing Frameworks.
• Responsible for creating regression testing suites for CI/CD Test Automation
• Responsible for creating and executing detailed and Comprehensive API Test Cases that cover API Contract Validation, Positive, Negative, Boundary and Edge Case Test Scenarios.
• Responsible for reviewing peers test cases and test plans.
• Responsible for code review of Automated Test.
• Responsible for identifying, logging and tracking API defects and collaborating with Development, Business Analyst and Stakeholders to prioritize and resolve those defects.
• Provides testing statistics and metrics for test closure.
• Responsible for collaborating and leading End to End Testing regarding Consumer's testing of the tested APIs.
• Collaborate internally and across departments with peers to deliver products/solutions that align with Ferguson's strategic vision.
• End-to-end ownership of solutions, ensure accuracy and completeness of solution by having recurring checkpoints/audit loops with technical implementation teams.
• Review team practices to identify areas of improvement and gaps preventing the team from working at peak efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in computer Related or Business-related field is typically required to perform at expectation.
• Software Testing or Software Support can be substituted for education.
• Minimum of 3-5 years software testing experience, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC, various testing concepts (e.g. functional, usability, performance) and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
• Knowledge of API Performance Testing and monitoring tools such as Log Analytics
• Knowledge of API Automation Testing and Frameworks.
• Must be able to create automation based on manual test cases that are created.
• Must have knowledge of using automation in the CI/CD Pipeline
• Must be self-motivated, creative, and efficient in identifying issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail. Proactive communication is essential for this role.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects and testing at the same time.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure components (hardware, software, network, operating systems, storage) and Cloud Platform components
• Hands on experience of Automation preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences in written and non-written formats.
• Proactive communicator who gains consensus and brings up issues as appropriate to keep projects on schedule.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, attention to detail.