Entry Level - Associate Automation Test Specialist - Lansing, MI
Introduction
As a Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to IBM’ers and our clients.
Your Role and Responsibilities
IBM is a global cognitive and cloud company changing the way the world works. We foster a culture of creative, innovative thinkers; people who are curious about how technology can transform businesses and impact the world. Our consultants are part of IBM Services where we engage with clients across every industry to deliver technology-driven solutions. We cultivate a diverse, inclusive, global team of people who want to pioneer, reimagine and disrupt the future. We’re driven to stay ahead in the marketplace and enhance our relevance to be essential to our clients, and this begins with our talent.
As an Associate Test Specialist at IBM, your analytical and technical skills will directly impact the quality of the software we create, and your recommendations and findings will help us make sure we’re delivering the best of the best. Come work in an agile environment where you will help each iteration reach the next level. Whether the testing is manual, automated, or cognitive, you hold a key role in releasing the best deliverables to our clients and IBM alike.
Work you could do as an Associate Automation Test Specialist
• Participate in the design of the technical test benchmark
• Building automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Protractor, Katalon, Cucumber, etc.
• Create test data and test environments
• Write and execute test scripts under the direction of a senior tester and test lead
• Identify errors and validate successes for any software solution
• Verify fixes after they are applied to a test system and verifying the results of test cases
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes
• Identify, analyze, and document all programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specification goals for the given program, application or set of applications
• Analyze and present test results to clients and project teams clearly
About the Client Innovation Center (CIC):
• The IBM Client Innovation Center is an in-bound delivery model where we support our clients from our Lansing center
• Some travel is expected, and all candidates must be willing and able to travel to meet our client needs across the US. Travel is typically related to knowledge transfer and training at the client site. You are expected to travel up to 50% of the time.
• You must live in, or be willing to relocate to Michigan once our offices reopen permanently (currently, many IBM offices are working remotely due to Covid)
• Our motto: Right Time, Right Place, Change the World.
START DATES AVAILABLE AS EARLY AS JANUARY 2022
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Demonstrated programming proficiency and experience with 1 of the following Java, C++, C#, Python is required. In addition, exposure to at least one of the following: SQL, database systems, Software testing process, as well as systems design/development, and information technology course work
- Exposure to web services, API, and Test Automation frameworks highly desired
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Ability to thrive in an ever-changing, technology-based consulting environment, using Agile methodologies
- Experience/knowledge around Web, Mobile and API and Cloud based tools and technologies
- Ability to self-learn and adapt to new technologies and changing requirements
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Certifications in any programming languages or Cloud