Test Specialist-Custom Applications

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
Builds automation for the testing IT systems and applications. Has deep skills
in multiple test automation tools and technologies and use these to build and
maintain automation solutions to test applications and IT systems across the
levels of testing. Responsible to understand testing requirements, building
optimized test scenarios, developing automation to execute test along with
test data and environment related automation, execute automated testing and
achieve test outcome. Has understanding to all the contemporary technology
trends - Agile, DevOps, Containers and so have ability to integrate testing
automation into overall delivery automation.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
* ‎1-‎3 years of experience as SQA
* Strong understanding of Core JAVA and OO Concepts
* Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills (both oral and written)
* Ability to work with geographically distributed teams across multiple time zones
* Understanding of product development lifecycle with specific experience in using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
* Good overview of SDLC process, requirements specification, software development, and software debugging

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
NA

About Business Unit
IBM Consulting is IBM 's consulting and global professional services business,
with market leading capabilities in business and technology transformation.
With deep expertise in many industries, we offer strategy, experience,
technology, and operations services to many of the most innovative and
valuable companies in the world. Our people are focused on accelerating our
clients' businesses through the power of collaboration. We believe in the
power of technology responsibly used to help people, partners and the planet.

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intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join
us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for
good in the world.

Location Statement
IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the
ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern,
please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the
current working environment.

Being You @ IBM
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy,
disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also
committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding
citizenship and immigration status.