Test Automation Developer

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 960 utilities and broadbands across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality driven and valued priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for twenty-two years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. 

Are you looking for a career that has an impact on a cooperative that is helping to provide power and communications to millions of homes across the country? Join our team as a Test Automation Developer to put your development skills, eye for detail and desire for quality excellence to the test a while helping NISC continue to remain a leader in technology and do things that matter!

Work Schedule:  

• Hybrid from our Lake Saint Louis, MO office location
• Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week in the office and ability to work up to all 5 days a week in the office, as needed
• Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday and Wednesday - the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose

Essential Duties: 

• Develop, execute, revalidate, and maintain basic test automation scripts.
• Write automation tests that support behavior driven development.
• Validate automation tests by tracking quality metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results and test statuses
• Conduct test reporting and collaborate with project stakeholders, including development, to resolve identified issues
• Follow and modify test plans as needed
• Follow all established internal software development methodologies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred:

• 1-3 years’ experience with Software Test Automation.
• Ability to communicate programming concepts and patterns effectively to technical and non-technical people.
• Understanding of testing methodologies, functional testing and requirements testing, etc.
• Ability to read code and write automation test scripts in various languages. (JavaScript, Java, SQL as examples)
• Proficient with developing responsive content and working knowledge of web trends, architecture and deployment patterns.
• Comprehension of manual quality assurance testing.
• Experience with Git including branching/merging workflows.
• Experience with software management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, etc. in an Agile software development environment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be self-motivating.

NISC’s Shared Values & Competencies: 

• Integrity – We are committed to doing the right thing – always.
• Relationships – We are committed to building and preserving lasting relationships.
• Innovation – We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
• Teamwork – We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together.
• Empowerment – We believe individuals have the power to make a difference.
• Personal Development – We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization. 

Education Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees must be able to see, speak, and hear, to operate computer keyboards or office equipment, and are required to stand, walk, and sit.

Disclaimer: 

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time.