Principal Engineer, Digital QA

Waste Management (WM), a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. We are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. WM serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects. 

I. Job Summary 
Recognized across the organization for functional expertise. Conducts highly complex quality assurance tests and analysis to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements. Performs technically advanced or in-depth development and execution of test cases. Works closely with Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Development teams on multiple, multi-faceted projects from creation to completion. 

II. Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other ancillary duties may be assigned. 
 

• Participates in Agile ceremonies and lead Agile QE teams in an enterprise environment.
• Assigns and oversee QE team's assignments and generate and project health reports as needed,
• Authors Test Cases, Test Scenarios using Jira, Zephyr, HP ALM
• Automates and executes test cases using opensource automation frameworks like Selenium using Java
• Identifies test requirements from specifications/Product. Create clear, concise detail-oriented test plans/cases
• Works closely with project team, understand the requirements and design, develop and execute test scenarios, test cases and automated test scripts.
• Performs standalone and integration testing with internal IT applications and ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables
• Identifies application issues during testing and works with project team/internal IT staff and appropriate stakeholders to determine resolutions.
• Creates test data with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test application logic and verify system flow standalone and integrated with other internal IT applications
• Identifies, recommends and implements changes to enhance the effectiveness of quality assurance strategies.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities 
 

• Coach and mentor less-experienced analysts and act as team leader on more complex systems projects.

IV. Qualifications 
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job. 

A. Education and Experience 
 

• Education: Bachelor�s Degree (accredited) in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of relevant work experience (in addition to education requirement).

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 
 

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 
 

• Database knowledge: Database structures and writing SQL queries and tools like TOAD and ETL Testing Knowledge
• Hands-on experience with ERP, Procurement System - Oracle HCM Cloud, EBS HRMS, PeopleSoft-Finance and HR, Oracle Finance/HCM, Ariba, Coupa, etc.
• Knowledge of Reporting Tools Like Power BI, Tableau, SSRS.
• Knowledge on ETL and Datawarehouse will be an added advantage.
• Experience on Data Analytics, Modelling and algorithms with knowledge of Python.
• Strong presentation and PowerPoint skills.
• 6+ years of hands on experience with ETL, data testing, data algorithms testing, data lakes testing, and enterprise analytics and data management testing
• BI Reporting and Data Warehouse Tools Knowledge: 6+ years of hands on experience with data warehouse testing experience using tools like Power BI, Snowflake, Netezza, MicroStrategy, Stibo
• Database knowledge: Database structures and writing SQL queries and hands on experience with ETL
• Establish high-quality standards and processes tailored for fast-paced digital environments, driving velocity without compromising stability or coverage.
• QA testing, system design and analysis.
• Hands-on experience in developing QA plans and test cases.
• Build test strategy and Roadmap for test automation
• Hands on experience with Agile methodology and Agile Tools like Jira and Zephyr
• Automation with Java / Selenium (Core Java, Selenium Webdriver, TestNG / Junit, Maven & Jenkins).
• Identify test requirements from specifications/Product. Create clear, concise detail oriented test plans/cases.
• Assists with the execution of advanced tests per the established plans and scripts, documents problems in an issue log, and retests software corrections to ensure problems are resolved.
• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables ensures the ability to find the defects quickly.
• Communicate and interact effectively with appropriate stakeholders on problems, changes and enhancement.

Technically advanced or in-depth knowledge or skills in one or more of the following is required: 
 

• Good interpretation and articulation, speed and accuracy, attention to detail and communication skills. Hands on experience with Agile, DevOps Software Development methodologies.
• Experience on QE testing, system design and analysis QE methodologies, procedures, and documentation.
• Hands-on experience in developing QE plans and test cases.
• Hands-on experience with web and mobile automation using Selenium using Java
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, data warehousing applications
• Hands on experience on Jira, Zephyr, Quality Center software processes and procedures.
• Experience with ERP Testing, API/Web Service testing or REST is a plus.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions and conduct informal training with clients and possibly co-workers
• Understands project risk, particularly from a quality perspective.

D. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities that Contribute to Success 

May require technically advanced or in-depth skills in one or more of the following: 
 

• Web application development, imaging technology.
• Subject matter knowledge of general business operations (HR, Finance).
• Various databases, applications, and technologies including but not limited to: Peoplesoft, AS400, Visual Basic, web applications and Cloud Computing, CRM, SalesForce, ETL, Informatica, GIS, GPS, ESP, and other reporting tools.
• Strong multi-tasking skills, strong technical aptitude and interest in learning and implementing new technologies.
• Experience with Mobile Testing, API/Web Service testing using SOAP or REST is a plus.
• Experience in defect tracking tools like JIRA, Confluence.

V. Work Environment and Essential Functions 
Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. [Note: The following is defaulted for office setting position.] 
 

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects less than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, etc.) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is: office setting.

Benefits 
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

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ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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