Job: Software Engineer – Test

Position Summary

We have an immediate opening for a Software Engineer- Test for our client’s core Engineering team to help them deliver new information visualization and collaboration solutions that will transform the way business teams work with information. We are hiring outstanding engineers to join our client’s close-knit group of talented people. Escape the drab world of Waterfall models, cubicle mazes, anonymity and instability!  Join, and enjoy the dynamic and fast-paced environment, with sensible hours assured by our client’s Agile principles.  This is a unique opportunity to work on a truly great product with a million passionate users, alongside our diverse and friendly team. Our client’s beautiful offices are located in downtown San Francisco on the Embarcadero, and feature views of the Bay, a great park right outside, balconies, stylish open cubicles and most importantly, a challenging and rewarding job, which makes an immediate impact on the product. We welcome strong candidates from outside the San Francisco Bay Area.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

The Software Engineer- Test will report to the Manager, Quality Engineering in the Quality Engineering Group, and will work closely with Development teams to ensure delivery of excellent products.

The primary responsibilities are as follow:

• Define and implement strategy to achieve highest possible functional test automation coverage for  assigned features
• Implement automated tests for regression testing from test plans
• Investigate failed automation tests, and report issues in bug tracking system as appropriate
• Maintain and expand test automation framework
• Research and implement ways to integrate new technologies into our test framework
• Research and implement ways to make test framework more efficient and robust
• Help maintain and grow current test automation infrastructure
• Responsible for developing tools for deployment of client’s applications for test environments
• Help build and maintain systems of continuous integration
• Define and lead performance test implementation

Key Qualifications & Position Requirements:

The successful candidate must possess strong development and testing skills and be able to demonstrate a proficiency in developing and documenting automated tests. In addition, the candidate must be experienced adhering to coding guidelines, test development best practices and internal agile development processes.

• 2-3 years framework driven automated testing experience
• Good understanding of Object Oriented design and implementation using C++/C# or Java
• Demonstrable knowledge of Selenium testing  using Object Oriented approach
• Strong understanding of automated testing for web based API such REST and web services
• Knowledge of testing methodology coverage and test metrics
• Capable of working with black-box QA and development teams. This position will involve substantial interaction with both groups, and the ability to work well in a team environment is essential.
• Experience with performance testing of SAAS applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent training

Skills that are a Plus:

• Previous experience with performance testing is a big plus
• Knowledge of Java, LAMP stack development and deployment
• Development experience with JavaScript

Company Benefits and other information

Client offers great benefits including, medical, dental and vision plans, life insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching funds), flexible spending account, vacation benefits, and many other benefits.  Offices are located in Levi Plaza in San Francisco.

Our client hires exceptional individuals for the long term, invests in their growth and development, and offers them a warm environment of shared goals and values, rich experiences and opportunities.  In turn, employees take the ownership of projects and responsibilities seriously. We are looking for individuals whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving organization.

US Residents only. H1Bs do not apply please