AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.
At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.
We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD.
QA Automation Engineer will be responsible for automating various systems and identifying and eliminating errors. You will support the team with testing the best practices to ensure quality is built in and inherent to team delivery. You will serve as the quality champion of an agile team and will help implement agile software delivery practices such as automation testing and continuous integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute automated test scripts and analyze test results to identify defects, anomalies, and areas for improvement in Salesforce applications.
- Design, develop & maintain automated test scripts using automation tools & scripting languages
- Execute automated tests & analyze results to identify defects & performance issues
- Develop & maintain test automation infrastructure, test environments & data sets
- Work closely with developers to integrate automated test scripts to CI/CD pipeline
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement & contribute to implementation of best practices in automation testing
- Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test reports, to support agile development activities.
- Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities for automation to improve productivity, reduce errors, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
- Continuously enhance and debug the test cases to ensure accurate and reliable results.
- Monitor and optimize automated systems, adjusting as needed to maintain optimal performance.
- Participate in sprint planning & stand-ups.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in software quality assurance and test automation, with a focus on Salesforce applications.
- Strong understanding of Salesforce platform, including configuration, customization, and integration capabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively
- Experience with web application testing and Continuous Integration processes.
- Nice to have - prior experience/knowledge of the quote to cash and procure to pay processes
- Copado Expertise:
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Copado Platform Knowledge: Familiarity with Copado’s suite, especially Copado Robotic Testing, and its functionalities for Salesforce.
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Copado Deployment: Understanding how Copado integrates with Salesforce for CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) processes.
- Robotic Process Automation (RPA):
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RPA Tools Knowledge: Experience with RPA tools and frameworks, such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.
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Automation Scripting: Skills in creating and maintaining automation scripts for testing purposes.
- Salesforce Knowledge:
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Salesforce Administration: Understanding of Salesforce objects, fields, workflows, and automation processes.
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Salesforce Development: Basic knowledge of Apex code, Visualforce, and Salesforce Lightning components can be beneficial.
- Programming Skills:
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Scripting Languages: Proficiency in scripting languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Java for developing custom test scripts.
Certification (Preferred)
- Copado Certifications:
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Copado Certified Professional: To demonstrate proficiency with Copado’s suite, including Robotic Testing.
- Salesforce Certifications:
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Salesforce Administrator or Developer: To provide a solid foundation in Salesforce functionalities.
- RPA Certifications:
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Certified RPA Developer: For expertise in using robotic process automation tools.
Why AHEAD:
Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.
We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.
USA Employment Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid company holidays
- Paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
