| Location | TX or Merrimack, TX |
A talented Software Engineer in Test (SDET) is sought to join a team that is building responsive web designs for the organization's website. You will be expected to work as a member of a high functioning Scrum team to help drive the next generation user experience for the platform. Since an SDET is a mix of a developer as well as a tester, you will be an ideal candidate if you have both a QA quality mindset and proficient software development skills.
Work as an Agile team member to provide solutions to User Stories (requirements) including automated test scenarios
Participate in understanding and grooming of User Stories, QA related tasks and test cases, and functional automation
Participate in product demos at iteration reviews
Log defects/issues and work with team members to ensure resolution
Participate in defect triage
Participate in production release deployment verification on a regular cadence
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience and/or knowledge of both QA Engineering and Software Development
Proficiency or proven ability to learn professional software development skills and practices. Examples include Coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, design patterns, Object-Oriented Design and Development, Software design principles.
Experience or knowledge of using a Selenium automation framework (Java based)
Experience or understanding of Agile software development methodology using Scrum
Strong understanding of QA engineering, analysis, and testing concepts
Understanding the concepts of defect tracking tools and processes
In addition, candidates with the following skills are highly desired:
Java development including Junit, Groovy
SQL and NoSQL database experience
BDD experience or familiarity – Gherkin experience is a plus but not required
Experience or knowledge of testing web applications and Webservices (REST API's)
Have the ability to contribute to the Test Pyramid definition for our product
Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Deployment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must
Highly collaborative team player that works well within a cross functional team
Strong problem identification and solving skills
Continuous improvement mindset where mistakes and failure are viewed as opportunities to learn and improve
Understanding of the benefits of sustainable development including a good work-life balance
Is driven by a QA mindset that the product is already broken - it has defects and flaws, and it is your job (along with your team members) to find them