Senior Software Testing and Quality Engineer II

bluetoothsiginc; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

EAP

Prescription Drugs

AFLAC

Long-Term Care

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Annual Bonus

Vacation Days

Company Holidays

Volunteer Time

Parental Leave

Sick Days

Job summary

The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) is seeking a Senior Software Test and Quality Engineer to join our Cloud Operations team in Kirkland, WA. This role focuses on validating Azure-based distributed applications, building automated tests, and enhancing our DevOps practices to deliver high-quality software.

You will collaborate with product and SRE teams, champion quality, and drive testing excellence across the SDLC, while embracing a culture without heroes and continuously improving

Qualifications

• Experience writing and maintaining testing frameworks.
• Hands-on experience in software testing problems.
• Experience contributing to successful software releases.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and ability to estimate work.
• Knowledge of testing principles, best practices, and concepts.
• Understanding of microservices and distributed applications.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product and IT teams to collaborate on the current solution.
• Advise on DevOps practices and continuous integration.
• Develop test strategies and plans for Azure-based distributed apps.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks in CI/CD.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and enable continuous testing.
• Execute tests, analyze results, and document defects clearly.
• Design and run performance tests to assess responsiveness and resource use.
• Manage test data privacy and integrity across testing.
• Set up and maintain test environments mirroring production.
• Drive continuous improvement in testing processes and coverage.
• Advocate for quality and provide feedback on code quality and design.
• Triages defects with developers to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

Azure

CI/CD

Test automation

Distributed apps

Git

DevOps

Performance testing

Quality assurance

Programming languages

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Status: Full Time, Employee

JobFunction: Software Testing and Quality Engineer

Relevant WorkExperience: 7+ years

Career Level: Senior-Level

OfficeLocation: Kirkland, Washington

Workplace Type: Hybrid (a mix of work from home or in office)

Salary: $128,000 - $134,000

Benefits

• FullyPaidMedical,Dental, andVisionInsuranceforEmployees andEligibleDependents
• QualifiedHigh DeductibleHealth Plan/Health Savings Account/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• PrescriptionDrugBenefits
• AFLAC
• Long-Term Care Reimbursement
• WPFLM Reimbursement
• Employer-paidshort-term and long-term disability
• Employer paid Life and AD&D
• 401(k)Plan withCompanyMatchingandNoVestingPeriod
• Net-Employer 401(k) Contribution
• Bi-annualBonusProgram
• Minimum 15VacationDaysPerYear
• 12CompanyHolidays
• PersonalVolunteerTime
• 10DaysofMaternity/PaternityLeave
• 7SickDaysPerYear

The Role

The Cloud Operations engineering team is seeking a senior software testing engineer. Our teamis responsible forcore functions like login, Member data, member applications, and other self-service capabilities. Our team continually evaluates and improves our processes and drives forward as muchnew technologyas possible. We want to talk to you if you are open to never accepting the status quo and believe a team is best with no heroes.

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Test and Quality Engineer withexpertisein Azure, CI/CD, test automation, and distributed application testing, you willbe criticalin ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable, andperformantsoftware solutions. Your contributions will be vital inestablishinga strong testing foundation within the DevOps culture, enabling the team to deliver exceptional products that meet the highest quality standards.Cloud Operations is a team, and as such, your primaryfocuseach day is working with other members of your direct and extended team to move our software forward.

• Work in full partnership with your product and IT (SRE) team members to collaborate on the current solution.
• Embrace DevOps: Yourexpertisein softwaretestingand DevOps practices willbe vitalin fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous integration, and seamless delivery of high-quality software products.
• Test Strategy and Planning: Develop comprehensive test strategies and plans, aligned with project requirements and quality goals, with a focus on testing Azure-based distributed applications.
• Test Automation: Design, develop, andmaintainautomated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools, ensuring efficient and reliable test execution within CI/CD pipelines.
• CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing and early detection of defects.
• Test Execution and Reporting: Execute test cases, analyze results, and report defects usingappropriate bugtracking systems, providing clear and concise documentation of test outcomes.
• Performance Testing: Design and execute performance tests to assess the system's response time, throughput, and resourceutilization,identifyingareas for optimization and improvement.
• Test Data Management: Develop strategies for managing test data and ensureits privacyand integrity throughout the testing process.
• Test Environment Management: Work with DevOps teams to set up andmaintaintest environments that mirror production environments foraccuratetesting.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, exploring new tools and techniques to enhance test automation and overall test coverage.
• Quality Advocacy: Championa culture of quality throughout the development process, providing valuable feedback on code quality, design, and testability.
• Defect Management: Collaborate with the development team to triage and prioritize defects, ensuringtimelyresolution and preventing reoccurrence.
• Knowledge Sharing: Mentor junior team members and share knowledge and best practices to promote the growth and skill development of the testing team.

Skills and Requirements

As a Senior SoftwareTesting and QualityEngineer, your highproficiencyin thefollowingareas will be instrumental insuccessfully deliveringcomplex software projects. You willbe pivotalin shaping software solutions, collaborating with the team, and ensuring the highestcode quality and performance standards.

• Experience writing andmaintainingtesting frameworks
• Demonstrated passion and experienceinsolving softwaretestingproblems
• Hands-on experience contributing to successful software releases
• Understanding of agilemethodologyand ability to break down and estimate new work
• Excellentknowledgeof softwaretestingprinciples, bestpractices,and concepts
• Solid understanding oftestingmicroservices and distributed applications
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proficiencyin one or more programming languages
• Must have experience working with Git source control
• Musthavegreat analytical, problem solving and debugging skills withtheability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Passion for learning new tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications (not mandatory, but desirable):

• Comfortable working with complex applications
• Understanding and experience with Docker containers and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools
• Experience working in Agile development environments,participatinginsprintsand adapting to iterative development cycles.
• GitHub: Experience withGithub, GitHub actions,and GitHub Copilot

Who We Are

At the Bluetooth Special Interest Group ('the SIG'), we envision a world where everything and everyone that wants to connect should be able to do so in a simple, secure, and wireless way. We advance the awareness and understanding of Bluetooth technology worldwide, oversee the development of new generations of Bluetooth technology, and provide the processes and tools for developers to build, test, qualify, and brand their Bluetooth products.

Our collaborative, fast-paced companycultureand critical role in creating a more connected worldwithBluetoothproductswill put youat the forefront of technology innovation.

At the SIG, collaboration, commitment, integrity, respect, humility, and creativity are at the core of who we are and are displayedon a daily basis. We use our values tocultivate relationships with our members, business partners, and our organization. When joining the Bluetooth SIG, you share and display these values at the highest level.

Not only do we care about getting work done and how we work together,wecare about YOU – by providing learning and development opportunities, social events, a safety program, a wellbeing program, free snacks and drinks, and cool company swag.