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Test Automation Engineer- Python Consultant
Location
Employment type Permanent
Updated
Friday, 13 Nov 2009
AT Ref no 265
Primary Responsibilities include:
- Develop tools, scripts, and programs to implement test automation using Python.
- Develop object oriented test automation framework.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python.
- Identify, setup, test, and troubleshoot various permutations of software/network configurations.
- Execute automation scripts to identify, log and track defects, and functional and configuration issues.
Required Experience
Skills required:
- Shell and Python scripting experience in Linux
- Experience with Object Oriented Programming in Python.
- Experience with Automation testing (with open-source tools)
- Experience with designing automation-testing framework
- Familiarity with UNIX and Windows system administration
- Knowledge and experience with Software Development Life Cycle methodologies
- Knowledge of communication protocols (e.g. TCP\IP, Multicast etc) is a plus.
- Financial Industry experience (stocks and options) is a plus
- 3-7 years of relevant IT experience
- Must be self-starter and have the ability to work independently and within a team.
- Strong analytical skills and multi-tasking required.
- Excellent communication skills.
Job Location
New York, NY, US.
Position Type
Consulting


