TEST SOFTWARE ENGINEER

The Test Engineer is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive suites of automated test plans and test cases, maintaining and adding to existing automation framework, continued evaluation of test cases for inclusion in regression, automation for newly integrated features, developing, executing, and analyzing the results for load and performance tests, and development of toolsets to augment QA and Development testing.

 

 

Create, maintain, and execute automated test plans for VSP Global software systems identifying test automation opportunities to be incorporated into the testing cycle

Enhance and extend the automation library and framework
Write specialized testing tools for use in testing our software platform

Build automated tests to validate application performance and functionality

Perform whitebox testing and increase code test coverage

Possess, maintain, and further develop a thorough understanding of quality assurance practices, automation techniques, and tool creation

Mentor QA Specialists and other staff members on quality assurance practices, automation techniques, and basic load and performance tests

Participate in the product development lifecycle, from requirement analysis and design through testing and rollout, to ensure that the product meets business needs and that system and software requirements are verifiable and quantifiable

Participate in code reviews, inspections, and walkthroughs

Develop detailed test plans, specifications, test cases, and test data sets that validate functional, performance, and load test requirements, and update existing test procedures based on requirement changes and test analysis

Analyze test results, and identify, document, and report root causes for test failures by working with the development team and the defect-tracking system

Provide feedback on a timely basis on project and testing status and any risks foreseen during project execution, as well as assess the confidence in all items tested

Support the development of User Acceptance Test Readiness plans, test procedures, and testing

Collect metrics and provide status reports on test engineering activities to line and project management

Make recommendations to improve product reliability, performance, quality assurance best practices. and processes

Remain current on new technologies; introduce applicable technology in alignment with VSP goals and for creative solutions

Guide change with a focus on optimal outcomes

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related Engineering discipline, or equivalent experience

4+ years’ experience in testing mid-sized to large enterprise applications, which should include experience in functional specification review, design specification review, and designing test processes/test cases

Understanding of software testing methodologies

Must have experience programming in one or more of the following, Java, C#, JavaScript, and JQuery

Must be proficient in working with SQL

Must have experience creating Microsoft or Nunit unit tests

Attention to detail and a strong desire for quality

Demonstrated experience with testing tools (e.g. Test Director WinRunner, Quick Test Professional, Load Runner/Performance Center, jMeter), including recording and creating advanced scripts

Experience with the use of a defect-tracking utility

Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience with and knowledge of QA processes, methodologies, and testing techniques, including negative tests, functional tests, White/Black box tests, automated and manual test processes, test case design, scripting and execution, regression testing, operational readiness tests, etc.

Familiarity with issues involved in testing in multi-tier environments

Ability to estimate, commit to work deadlines and work in a disciplined software development environment

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, process, time management, and organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Meet/exceed organization's best practices, expectations, and standards

































































 

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Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please . 

 

 

Salary Range:

60000

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103500

 

 

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