Senior Software QA Analyst

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing design specifications to understand software product scope and requirements.
• Develop test plans for validating the operational and functional requirements of NOV control and automation software systems.
• Designing, executing, and maintaining test plans and test cases for software development.
• Contribute to our long-term vision and strategy for improved quality via automation.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks, including test harnesses, scripts, and tools. 
• Identifying test parameters and validating functionality, accuracy, reliability, and compliance.
• Logging, documenting, and creating bugs and defects for troubleshooting.
• Collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to report defects and suggest improvements.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge in particular field of specialization to the completion of complex or significant assignments.
• Ensure the traceability and maintainability of all testing and issues using test management tools and best practices
• Generate and maintain testing and field support documentation
• Mentor and guide QA engineers on product quality best practices
• Works autonomously in their area of specialization
• Occasional travel for project planning meetings, integration testing, commissioning/servicing of equipment or team alignment.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE Policies and Guidelines.
• Maintain all company information as confidential.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE Policies and Guidelines.
• Consistent computer work may require 8 or more hours working at a desk
• Maintain a working schedule that overlaps with U.S. team members from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time each day

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or related field   
• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance
• 3-5 years of experience in test automation
• Proficiency in test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright or Test Complete
• Strong knowledge of scripting/programming languages (Python, C# or Typescript)        
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies, test and defect management tools
• Be skilled in designing and manipulating test data and validating stored jobs
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Quality or Test automation certifications preferred 
• Knowledge and experience in API testing tools preferred
• Knowledge and experience with PLC technologies preferred
• Knowledge and experience with IEC 61131-2 programming languages would be an asset
• Knowledge and experience in networking and communications would be an asset