Lead QA Automation Engineer (multiple positions)

at Morningstar, Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location:
Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:
Develop test cases for multiple new features of the Retirement Manager application (5%).
Perform manual testing on the application and documented the results (15%).
Coach and guide new hires to help them get up to speed quickly to drive productivity (5%).
Review code prepared by other team mates and suggest improvements (10%).
Gain a deep understanding of business (5%).
Design and build a test automation framework (10%).
Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process (5%).
Work with Software Development Engineers to understand the overall technical architecture and how each feature is implemented (10%).
Able to work and guide QA across multiple squads (10%).
Work on Process Improvement to drive Quality (10%).
Provide recommendations on new tools and innovations to increase the performance and efficiency of the test designed (10%).
Integrate automation with CI/CD to run QA tests with every release (5%).

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field and 7 years of experience in the job offered, Sr. QA Automation Engineer, or a related field involving coding.
Alternatively, we will accept a Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related Engineering field and 5 years of experience in the job offered, Sr. QA Automation Engineer, or a related field involving coding.
This position also requires: 5 years of experience with building up QA Automation framework; 5 years of experience with object-oriented programming; 5 years of experience with writing code using programming languages like Java, C#; 5 years of experience with tools, including Selenium/Webdriver, Test NG, and Junit; 3 years of experience with SQL; 3 years of experience with various data formats such as CVS, JSON, XML; 3 years of experience with creating modulat/reusable code; 2 years of experience with understanding alerts in Splunk or similar programs; 2 years of experience with coding in JavaScript scripting language; and 1 year of experience in Continuous Integration and Continuous deployment.

Must possess unrestricted right to work in the U.S. in this position

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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Compensation and Benefits
At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide:
Financial Health
75% 401k match up to 7%
Stock Ownership Potential
Company provided life insurance - 1x salary + commission

Physical Health
Comprehensive health benefits (medical/dental/vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plansand coverages
Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance

Emotional Health
Trust-Based Time Off
6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
6-Week Paid Family Leave & Paternity Leave
Adoption Assistance
Leadership Coaching & Formal MentorshipOpportunities
Annual Education Stipend
Tuition Reimbursement

Social Health
Charitable Matching Gifts program
Dollars for Doers volunteer program
Paid volunteering days
15+ Employee Resource & Affinity Groups

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Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

Morningstar and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.