Senior Software Engineer in Test

FlightSafety International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlightSafety International is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Test to join our Software Quality Assurance team. You will build test automation for mission critical applications and collaborate with engineers and business partners to ensure release readiness.

Requirements include 5+ years in software testing, a Bachelor's degree, and hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Playwright preferred), Azure DevOps, and SDLC in Agile/Hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software testing.
• Experience in Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid environments.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and test management tools.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into test plans, cases and scripts.
• Strong knowledge of Database and SQL queries for data validation.
• Experience with front-end stack: XML, HTML, JavaScript, JSON, DOM.
• Knowledge of API concepts: SOAP, OData, REST.
• Experience with Cloud technologies (Azure DevOps).
• Participate in the scrum process and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform black box and white box testing using exploratory testing techniques.
• Collaborate with business representatives and software engineers to analyze use cases and requirements.
• Analyze application logic and write complete and reusable test scripts.
• Execute testing tasks, document defects and report results.
• Holds defect review meetings with Development and Business to prioritize issues.
• Provide updates on testing activities and milestones.
• Identify risks and prepare mitigation plans.
• Develop status reports for test execution as needed.
• Drive automation strategies across multiple applications.
• Provide guidance on automation frameworks.

Skills

Test automation

Exploratory testing

SQL queries

Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Playwright

Azure DevOps

TFS

Visual Studio

Jenkins

Git

REST APIs

Job description

About FlightSafety International

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Software Engineer in Test is a senior level position as part of FlightSafety International’s Software Quality Assurance Team and plays a key role in verifying the overall quality of mission critical applications and systems. As part of a highly collaborative team, this role will interact with many technical and business resources across the enterprise and will be responsible for building test automation for critical business systems.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform black box and white box testing using exploratory testing techniques.


• Proactively collaborate with business representatives and software engineers in analyzing use cases and requirements.


• Analyze application logic and write complete and reusable test scripts.


• Perform all aspects of testing including writing test planning documentation, executing testing tasks, analyzing test results and documenting defects.


• Holds defect review meetings with Development and the Business to ensure proper prioritization and resolution.


• Provide updates to the project team on testing activities and communicate key milestones.


• Identify risks and prepare mitigation plans.


• Develop daily/weekly status calls and or reports (metrics) for test execution as needed.


• Partner with the business to develop testing strategies for UAT and obtain approval on release readiness.


• Drive and support automation strategies across multiple applications.


• Provide technical guidance regarding automation frameworks.


• Identify automation opportunities across a diverse technology stack.


• Experience building test automation using the playwright framework desired.


• Conduct proof of concept investigations into new tools, methods and test strategies.


• Coordinate with test engineering leadership to set and maintain consistent standards for testing strategies and development across efforts at FSI.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent industry experience.

Minimum Experience

• 5 plus years of professional experience in software testing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience working in Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid environments.


• Solid understanding of software development life cycle models.


• Proven ability to translate requirements into test plans, cases and scripts.


• Strong knowledge of Database and SQL queries for data validation.


• Results Driven mindset.


• Knowledge of Microsoft related testing tools (TFS, Visual Studio, Test Manager).


• Experience using Cloud technologies (Azure DevOps).


• Participate in the scrum process, including stands ups and related activities.


• Successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross functional business teams.


• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to work in a fast paced environment, multitask and prioritize workload.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.


• Experience with Mobile concepts and building test automation for Mobile applications a plus.


• Knowledge of the front end web stack: XML, HTML, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON, DOM, etc.


• Web service and other API concepts: SOAP, OData, REST, etc.


• SDLC and test management tools: TFS, Jenkins, Git, etc.


• Coordinate with test engineering leadership to set and maintain consistent standards for testing strategies and development across efforts at FSI.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee may be required to stand, walk, and sit. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view monitors, technical documents, and reference material. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a \"U.S. Person\" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A \"U.S. Person\" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.

FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of required compliance reviews, including verification that the candidate is not prohibited from employment under U.S. economic sanctions programs administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

This position may require access to export-controlled technology or services subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Employment consideration and any offer of employment are contingent upon the applicant’s ability to comply with these requirements, including qualifying as a \"U.S. Person\" under applicable regulations or otherwise eligible for export authorization within a timeframe consistent with business needs. A \"U.S. Person\" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (holders of approved and unexpired green cards), and certain refugees or asylees with protected status under U.S. law.

This position may also require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance for the duration of employment.

Cybersecurity Notice: All official recruiting communication from FlightSafety International will come from an @flightsafety.com email address. FlightSafety International will never ask for personal or financial information through social media or third-party email providers.