We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing, familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and experience with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software. Additionally, the candidate should have hands-on experience with automation testing using Selenium, and a solid understanding of business processes.

Job Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in computer science, information technology or a technology related field Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance. Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Familiarity with Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software solutions. Hands-on experience with automation testing using Selenium. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to understand and document business processes.

Experience:

At least 10 years of strong experience in test automation, designing and implementing test plans, working with developers to resolve defects, and possibly leading small teams. 5+ years of experience in test automation, leading larger teams, contributing to quality strategy, and potentially mentoring junior engineers. 5+ years of experience developing and implementing enterprise applications in Supply chain or similar domains. 5+ year experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tools and pipelines, such as: (Jenkins, Terraform, SonarQube, Gradle, GitHub). 5+ year experience modern databases (Relational and non-relational) SQL Server, Teradata, etc. Have hands-on experience querying SQL and NoSQL databases.  Hands on experience working with API based integrations. 

Preferred Skills:

Experience with CI/CD tools and processes. Knowledge of other automation testing tools and frameworks. Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) or related areas. Experience in agile development methodologies. Knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria is a plus.

 

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: Benefit Summary 

This position is a salary grade 7. 

This position is a range of salary grades 7.

* Please note: This is a hybrid role, you are expected to relocate if you are not within commutable distance, and responsible to be on site at minimum 1-3 day per week *

*Visa Sponsorship is provided for this role*

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.
 

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Software Testing:

Develop, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases. Perform functional, regression, performance, and usability testing on various software applications. Identify, document, and track software defects through to resolution. Collaborate with developers to perform root cause analysis and ensure timely resolution of issues.

COTS Software Familiarity:

Evaluate and recommend COTS software solutions to meet business needs. Customize and configure COTS software to align with organizational requirements. Test and validate COTS software to ensure it meets specified requirements and integrates seamlessly with existing systems.

Automation Testing using Selenium:

Design and develop automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver. Maintain and update existing automation frameworks and test scripts. Execute automated test scripts and analyze results to identify defects and areas for improvement. Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding Business Processes:

Analyze and document business processes to understand software requirements and ensure alignment with business goals. Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to gather and validate requirements. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize business processes through software solutions.