Automation Testing For Salesforce

Key responsibilities might include:

Developing automated test scripts:

Creating and maintaining robust automated tests for Salesforce functionalities using JavaScript and Selenium WebDriver, targeting various Salesforce components like custom objects, pages, and workflows.

Test case design:

Collaborating with business analysts and developers to identify test scenarios, design effective test cases, and prioritize test execution based on risk analysis.

Framework development:

Contributing to and maintaining a comprehensive automated testing framework for Salesforce, including test data management, reporting, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

API testing:

Utilizing Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP) to perform automated testing of backend functionalities and data interactions.

Defect management:

Identifying, logging, and tracking defects discovered during testing in a defect management system.

Performance testing:

Contributing to performance testing efforts by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing Salesforce applications.

Required skills:

Strong JavaScript proficiency:

Extensive experience in JavaScript programming, including object-oriented concepts and DOM manipulation.

Selenium WebDriver:

Expertise in using Selenium WebDriver for browser automation to interact with Salesforce UI elements.

Salesforce knowledge:

Deep understanding of Salesforce platform features, including custom objects, fields, workflows, triggers, and Lightning components.

Test automation frameworks:

Familiarity with popular test automation frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Cucumber) and their integration with Selenium.

API testing:

Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience with API testing tools to validate Salesforce backend functionality.

CI/CD integration:

Understanding of continuous integration and continuous delivery practices and ability to integrate automated tests into the pipeline.

Desired skills:

Provar experience:

Familiarity with Salesforce-specific test automation tools like Provar can be a significant advantage.

Salesforce certifications:

Relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder, Salesforce Certified Developer) demonstrate in-depth Salesforce knowledge.

Agile methodologies:

Experience working in Agile development environments and understanding of associated testing practices.