Job Description:

Overview

FFW is hiring a Python backend developer to work with its partner, a major US company from the pharma industry.

The ideal candidate has several years of experience in a similar role, is motivated, self-started, with a positive attitude.

This is a contract, but permanent position, 100% remote, full-time.

In this position, you will be responsible for designing, building, and operating Python based web applications. These applications provide data and insights to allow other developers and stakeholders to make better strategic decisions for their services. For example, with the AWS SAM framework, you might be building services that present data over a GraphQL API to a Vue.js website frontend that presents information or metrics that other developers need to deliver their services. Or you might be assisting a Frontend Engineer with modifications to a Vue.js frontend when required.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities:

• running automated tests across multiple devices/browsers on BrowserStack; • setting up GitHub actions to have the automated framework carry out steps on CI/CD; • setting up detailed reports for the stakeholders using tools such as Test Rail and Allure. (All these activities in collaboration with other QA Automation/Manual Test engineers in the team); • enhancement and maintenance of pytest automation framework; • evaluating test cases for inclusion in regression test suites, serving best practices.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Technology Management or relevant disciplines; • Minimum of 5-10 years of Test specific experience, experience with all phases of software testing including test planning, functional testing, and regression testing. Experience testing all layers of a web application, including front-end, service layer, and back-end testing; • Experience testing cloud-based applications in AWS and/or other PaaS/SaaS platforms. • A history of working in agile, lean and/or Continuous Delivery development teams; • Experience defining the scope of Manual and Automation testing within the context of each sprint/release and delivery; • Hands-on test automation, test case design, test case execution, System testing, Integration testing, Regression testing and bug management; • Experience creating and leading the implementation of test automation strategies for new software projects as well as legacy applications;

Technical skills:

• Demonstrated programming skills in Python (Pytest) or related object-oriented languages to develop automated test scripts; • Good understanding of software testing methodologies (functional and non-functional) and testing techniques (Grey Box and Black Box). Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript; • Working experience with following tools: Configuration Management (e.g. GitHub); Bug Tracking (e.g., Jira); Test Management (e.g., TestRail, Allure, ALM); Test tools and frameworks (e.g.,Pytest, Selenium, BrowserStack, Postman, Jmeter); Collaboration (e.g., Confluence, Sharepoint); • familiar with Continuous integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development.

Soft skills:

Excellent communication skills. Attention to detail and an analytical mindset; A team player working cross-collaboratively for delivery of quality applications focused on user experience. Proactive working attitude.

You can expect from our recruitment process to look like this:

• "Get to know you" chat with a member of our Talent Team; • A short recorded video interview, where you will briefly tell us more about yourself; • A technical video interview with one of our colleagues from the development team; • And finally an offer!

FFW is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applications will be considered without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability, length of unemployment or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Apply today, we look forward to meeting you!

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