Senior Quality Engineer

Support quality assurance (QA) programs and processes in alignment with QA strategy and deliverables in an Agile/Scrum environment with minimal guidance. Responsible for providing feedback on artifacts developed during requirements and analysis phase within client projects; authoring test cases/scripts; and performing test execution for both project and support related activities. Lead testing efforts involving coaching, mentoring, code reviews and contributing to improvements to frameworks, tools, processes, and best practices. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!

MINIMUM

• 1 year of experience using SQL or other query methods to validate data changes in the database

• 2+ years of experience with defect management and using defect management tools

• 2+ years of experience managing test environments and test data

• 3+ years of experience with test case management and test case management tools

• 3+ years of experience utilizing risk-based testing techniques

• 5+ years of experience developing and executing automated test scripts

• 5+ years of experience working with automated test frameworks and test runners

• 6+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and software testing environment

• Any experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

• Any experience mentoring and coaching team members (remote and onsite)

DESIRED

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related information technology field

• Any experience with automated testing in a cloud environment

• Any experience working in environments utilizing the OKR work process

• Any experience with creating test data and utilizing test data management tools

• Familiarity with NoSQL Databases

• Guide testing efforts involving coaching, mentoring, code reviews, and contributing to improvements to frameworks, tools, processes, and best practices

• Provide oversight to ensure automation test suites are well maintained and operational

• Participate in the interviewing, selection, and onboarding of Kroger QA team members

• Analyze requirements and provide feedback on completeness and testability

• Provide accurate estimates for QA efforts including test case design/scripting, test data management, test execution, and defect correction

• Identify opportunities to improve application code quality by increasing unit and integration test coverage

• Leverage technical expertise to develop maintain and execute automation tests

• Provide ideas and feedback on test automation frameworks and opportunities to improve

• Participate in all ceremonies, meetings, and sessions held for the project and team

• Assist with building and maintaining test environments and driving their best use

• Understand Kroger's core quality metrics and how to utilize them to foster quality improvement

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation