Department
OPS ITS - Oracle Solutions Services
About the Department
IT Services (ITS) collaborates with campus partners to support the mission of the University of Chicago through the consistent delivery of high-quality solutions and services. We provide secure, stable, and reliable infrastructure and applications that support the mission of the University. ITS supports and enables faculty research and teaching with the effective use of technology, simplifies the technology experience for all users, and identifies, manages, and mitigates technology risks for the University.
Job Summary
The University of Chicago is seeking a seasoned test automation analyst to join its ITS team. This role is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of Oracle Fusion ERP cloud platform automation tests. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering automation test solutions, engaging with technical and business partners.
Responsibilities
- Designs, implements, and maintains scalable test automation frameworks for web and API testing.
- Gathers automation requirements to develop user stories and features, ensuring functional, regression, and integration coverage.
- Collaborates with developers, product managers, and peers to define acceptance criteria, build test strategies, and ensure complete test coverage.
- Develops BDD-style test cases using tools such Cucumber and ensure traceability from requirements to test coverage.
- Validates RESTful APIs using Postman or similar tools; builds API automation frameworks.
- Conducts exploration, cross-browser, and cross-platform testing and ensures consistent user experiences.
- Participates in code/test reviews, planning, retrospectives, and scrum calls to advocate for quality and testability.
- Summarizes test results, raises high-quality defect reports, and contributes to Go/No-Go release decisions.
- Assists in incorporating AI-based tools to accelerate test execution.
- Implements functional, system, and program specifications. Assists in revising existing system logic difficulties as necessary, under the direction of more experienced colleagues.
- Supports the IT development group in building new systems and enhancing existing systems. Assists in coding, testing, debugging, and implementing software solutions. Prepares documentation on system enhancements and/or alternatives.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
- Master’s degree degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
Experience:
- Progressive experience in automation testing.
Certifications:
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Functional experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.
- In-depth and sound testing lifecycle skills.
- Expert in Selenium Test NG automation.
- Extensive knowledge of Java, GitHub, Maven, Cucumber, Test NG and Rest API’s.
- Selenium WebDriver expertise and experience with frameworks, TestNG/JUnit (Java).
- Proficient in Java and Maven
- Understanding of the selenium library, unit testing library, and xpath/css and html.
- Proficient in GitHub.
- Understanding of testing concepts.
Preferred Competencies
- Strong communication skills to collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to team success.
- Manage multiple priorities and work effectively within cross-functional teams to deliver solutions on time and within budget.
- Solid analytical and critical thinking skills with a demonstrated ability to approach problems creatively.
- Build working relationships with IT and business stakeholders across departments.
- Commitment to continuous learning, embracing new technologies, and adapting to change.
- Work in environment where multiple teams work together.
Working Conditions
- Hybrid, onsite and remote as determined by responsibilities.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- References Contact Information (3)(required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Information Technology
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$110,000.00 - $120,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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