Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist

GE Vernova; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist to enhance product quality through rigorous testing methodologies. This role involves writing unit and integration tests, automating testing processes, and applying test-driven development practices. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field and demonstrate a proactive approach to learning new testing techniques. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and quality, and contribute to delivering exceptional products that meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM field required.
• Basic experience in quality assurance and testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various types of testing and write unit and integration tests.
• Automate testing processes and assess application performance.
• Utilize test-driven development practices and stay updated on technology trends.

Skills

Test-driven development

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

Automation scripting

Performance assessment

Understanding of SDLC

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

STEM majors

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineering Specialist

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Job Description Summary: Responsible for testing features or a small set of features following the guidance from Senior Team Members.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate awareness of various testing types and methodologies.
• Understand that testing is part of development; utilize test-driven development practices where possible.
• Write Unit Tests and Integration Tests.
• Use code coverage tools to identify untested code areas.
• Learn new testing techniques and design test cases to enhance quality.
• Be aware of SDLC and methodologies like Lean, Agile, XP, CI, Security, Scalability, Documentation, Refactoring, and Testing Techniques.
• Automate testing using programming and scripting languages.
• Assess application performance and understand performance parameters.
• Understand core data structures and algorithms.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with basic experience.

Technical Expertise

• Break down problems and estimate development time.
• Stay updated on current technology trends and bring innovative ideas.
• Understand the project's value proposition for customers.
• Align team and personal goals with organizational vision.

Business Acumen

• Present opinions with rationale, supported by data or facts.
• Understand organizational vision and decision-making frameworks.
• Complete tasks on time with high quality; take responsibility for deliverables.

Personal Attributes

• Analyze problems thoroughly before implementing solutions.
• Adapt to new environments and changing requirements.
• Respond to coaching and seek information proactively.

Additional Information: No relocation assistance provided. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer.