Sr Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Hybrid)

California ISO; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,225 - 180,375; Full time

Job summary

California ISO is seeking a Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Folsom, California. This role involves leading testing strategy for production software products, with responsibilities including establishing testing methodologies and ensuring software quality. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of related experience. Salary ranges from $108,225 to $180,375 annually, with benefits including a flexible work schedule and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of software quality assurance experience.
• Testing certifications from organizations like ISTQB desired.

Responsibilities

• Design tests and strategies for validation and quality assessment.
• Lead technical aspects of test planning and execution.
• Optimize testing methodologies and frameworks.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Test automation tools

Performance testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

Selenium

Jira

Python

SQL

Load Runner

HP ALM

Job description

Overview

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) manages the flow of electricity across the high‑voltage, long‑distance power lines that make up 80 percent of California’s power grid. It safeguards the economy and well‑being of 30 million Californians by operating the grid reliably 24/7.

As the impartial grid operator, the ISO opens access to the wholesale power market designed to diversify resources and lower prices, grants equal access to 25,865 circuit‑miles of power lines, and reduces barriers to diverse resources competing to bring power to customers.

Like air traffic controllers, the ISO operates independently, managing electricity delivery to utilities and consumers safely and reliably.

The ISO is committed to employee health, safety, and work/life integration and offers flexible work arrangements. This position is available in a hybrid schedule. Relocation assistance is available.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Manager, the Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer applies test engineering and product knowledge to design tests and testing strategies for validation and quality assessment of CAISO production software products.

• Responsible for planning and execution of optimum level of Security, Integration and Performance Tests, assessing test results and making recommendations for areas and prioritization to address variances and performance tuning as needed, including recommendations to the QRB, with inputs from the Quality Assurance Lead. Establishes testing methodologies, standards, tools and techniques for Security, Integration, Load/Performance Test Engineering and functional testing for adapters.
• Leads technical aspects of test planning, determines the quantity and quality of tests, and ensures requirements are testable and software meets ISO’s requirements. Responsible for estimation of Integration, Security, Performance, and Functional tests (for adapters) as well as Test Automation efforts. May receive guidance from the Quality Assurance Lead when needed. Optimizes the sequencing and scope of technical testing aspects to drive lower Total Cost of Quality for ISO solutions.
• Leads testing teams, related to the quality of tests and test records, to ensure all ISO software meets or exceeds the established quality standards and drives sustained reduction in defect escape rates to higher environments.
• Establishes and maintains ISO Performance and Test Automation framework, performs code‑reviews and maintenance of related scripts.
• Establishes and maintains ISO product baseline tests and incremental test labs/cases and evidence for software security, performance and integration.
• Provides input on enterprise level test framework architecture, integration, and security principles related to software testing as well as high‑value optimal scope for test automation.

Qualifications

Level of Education and Discipline: A Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) or equivalent in Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Amount of Experience: Equivalent years of education and training plus five (5) or more years of related experience.

Certifications: Testing certifications from reputable organizations such as ISTQB desirable.

Type of Experience: Experience in software quality assurance in one or more areas: software performance testing, UI test automation tools, or web service testing. Experience in an IT software development and maintenance environment with an emphasis in test automation, tool selections, and software quality assurance. Familiarity with IT best practices. IT Service Management (Change, Configuration, Problem Management), or Process management concepts. Experience with test automation tools and VBS for UFT; Python, SQL Python for Selenium or equivalent. Proficiency in performance testing tools, and web service testing. Security Testing, performance testing and transaction analysis, integrating automated tests within HP ALM desired. Experience with tools such as ALM, Jira and Confluence. UFT, Selenium or equivalent. Load Runner Professional, Parasoft SOA Test, SOAP‑UI, HP Quality Center (ALM), Linux, Windows, Oracle, SQL, XML, VB Script, Python, Perl, Java Script, SPLUNK SPL, Rest API, JSON, Kafka.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Must be able to work effectively in a team environment as facilitator and team member. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication and documentation skills required, with a demonstrated attention to detail. Ability to use deductive reasoning and analytical thinking with sound judgment and decision‑making skills. Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are also essential. Must be self‑starting and willing and able to work independently in a dynamic corporate organization under pressure of tight deadlines and aggressive expectations. Self‑motivated, problem solving skills and the ability to influence others without direct authority.

Additional Information

The pay range for the Sr Software Quality Assurance Engineer at the CAISO is $108,225 – $180,375 per year.