Senior Software Automation Test Engineer-Onsite

Elyon International; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Medical/Dental (optional)

401(k) Retirement Plan (optional)

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term Disability

Optional Life Insurance

Job summary

Elyon International in San Diego is seeking a Software Tester to join their agile teams. Responsibilities include executing both automated and manual testing, implementing test strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance their software quality assurance process. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field and possess at least 2 years of experience or the necessary ISTQB Advanced certification. Benefits include paid sick leave and optional health plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelor's or no experience with Master's.
• ISTQB Advanced certification required.

Responsibilities

• Executes automated and manual software testing in agile teams.
• Implements software test strategies and contributes to quality assurance.
• Reviews requirements to enhance the testing process.
• Collaborates with teams on test planning and execution.
• Executes various testing methodologies to validate software functionality.
• Utilizes automation tools to improve testing efficiency.
• Documents test plans and protocols to maintain thorough records.

Skills

Scripting & Automation

Agile Methodology

CI/CD

Data Analysis & Interpretation

Requirements Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Software Testing & Validation

Test Planning

Documentation & Reporting

AI Model Validation

Education

Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Executes software testing activities, both automated and manual, throughout the development cycle within agile or scrum teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet customer needs.
• Offers expertise in implementing software test strategies and initiatives at the feature and system levels, contributing to the overall quality assurance process.
• Reviews functional and non-functional requirements, stories, and features to ensure accuracy and testability, providing valuable insights to enhance the testing process.
• Collaborates with scrum teams and other stakeholders on test planning, participating in testing, planning, and demo activities to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Executes a diverse range of testing methodologies, encompassing functional, performance, load, and reliability testing, to meticulously validate the software's functionality and robustness across different usage scenarios and conditions.
• Utilizes automation tools, simulation models, test frameworks, and scripting languages to automate tests and streamline the testing process, improving efficiency and accuracy.
• Documents meticulously crafted test plans, protocols, and reports, maintaining thorough records of testing activities and outcomes to facilitate comprehensive reference and analysis, thereby ensuring transparency and accountability throughout the testing process.
• Supports design changes by rigorously assessing their potential impact on product quality, strategizing and implementing appropriate testing measures to uphold product integrity and mitigate risks effectively.
• Exhibits a deep understanding of data requirements and AI model metrics, actively contributing to the validation and testing processes of AI-based products and solutions, preparing the AI Model validation dataset.
• Harnesses valuable insights from customer knowledge to inform testing strategies and prioritize test scenarios effectively, aligning testing efforts closely with customer expectations and needs to enhance product usability and satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum required Education: Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent.
• Minimum required Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience with Bachelor's in areas such as Software Development, Software Design and Architecture, Testing and Quality Assurance or equivalent OR no prior experience required with Master's Degree.
• Minimum required Certification: ISTQB Advanced

Preferred Skills

• Scripting & Automation
• Agile Methodology
• CI/CD
• Business Acumen
• Data Analysis & Interpretation
• Requirements Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management
• Software Testing & Validation
• Test Execution
• Test Planning
• Documentation & Reporting
• Process Improvements
• AI Model Validation
• System Integration Testing (SIT)

Benefits

Paid sick leave, Medical/Dental (optional), 401(k) Retirement Plan (optional), Employer Paid Life Insurance, Employer Paid Short Term Disability, Optional Life Insurance.

ELYON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.