Quality Assurance Engineer II

Inductive Automation•Folsom, CA

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Engineer II develops and executes tests for all aspects of Ignition. Under the guidance of a Quality Assurance Group Manager, they are responsible for developing, maintaining and executing automated and manual tests, and for reporting on the progress and status of test activities. This includes validating and verifying new and improved features with a variety of testing tools and approaches, including both automated and manual execution within multiple applications (desktop, front-end (Web), back-end (API), and mobile). Additionally, the Quality Assurance Engineer II role is directly involved in building and testing production versions of the system. This is a full-time position with remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Engineering OR at least 4 years experience working in a related field
Meet at least one of the following experience criteria: ○ 2+ years of experience in a software testing role ○ 2+ years of experience in configuring and developing Ignition applications OR ○ Currently hold an intermediate-level role within the inductive Automation Support Services Division (with at least 1 year in the division)
Strong troubleshooting skills within a complex application environment, including debugging of errors, identifying performance issues, parsing of logs and stack traces, and determining reproducible steps for issues
Intermediate programming knowledge with at least one language, including understanding of functions, conditional statements, and basic object oriented concepts (Python, Java/JavaScript, C++)
Solid understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and each of the phases
Familiarity with source control management systems, such as Git, and common usage (clone and checkout of repositories and specific branches, commits and merge conflicts)
Experience with setup and querying of SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, similar)
Familiarity with Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS platforms, including working from the command line, and debugging issues with applications running as a service
Experience with deploying applications using virtualization software (VMWare, Docker Desktop), including creating images, debugging running containers, and use of persistent data (volumes)
Experience with bug tracking systems and writing proper bug reports
Familiarity with well-known protocols in the Internet protocol suite and their usage in applications (TCP/UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, IP)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with writing automated test cases for Web application testing frameworks (Selenium WebDriver)
Experience with writing automated test cases within well known mobile test automation frameworks (XCTest, Espresso)
Experience with executing manual tests on mobile devices (iOS and Android) using actual devices or emulators
Familiarity with PLC programming and configuration, including ladder logic, updating firmware, and maintenance of PLC programs/exports
Experience with device data acquisition (OPC-UA/OPC-DA, MQTT, etc)
Experience with tools for quick application development and infrastructure deployment (Docker, Vagrant, Terraform, similar)
Debugging of Java platform and Swing/JavaFX applications using JProfiler (or similar profiling tool)
Experience with Maven and Gradle build tools, especially in coordinating builds with automated testing
Configuring continuous integration/continuous development servers (Jenkins), including creating and maintaining jobs/pipelines
Experience with coding in modern IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm)
Experience with Wireshark or network analysis tools (traffic filtering, packet analysis)
Familiarity with manufacturing industry and HMI/SCADA software

Responsibilities

Validating low to medium complexity bugs and features
Occasionally working on higher complexity issues with guidance from Senior Quality Assurance Engineers on medium to high complexity issues, where appropriate
Contributing fixes and new tests to automated test suites
Performing PR reviews of automated tests submitted by other team members
Assisting with the monitoring of nightly automation run reports
Participating in testing contributions within the development lifecycle (e.g. validating bug fixes, conducting regression testing, and manual/automated test case development)
Collaborating with the Development team in the implementation phase to ensure proper test coverage for a given issue or feature
Consistently meeting or exceeding regression test suite execution targets and adding manual test cases as needed
Designing, developing, and executing test plans that cover all functional requirements, with the ability to determine applicable test strategies for low to medium complexity bugs and features, in team-relevant product areas
Demonstrating sufficient proficiency in relevant Ignition product areas, and adequately testing all areas
Demonstrating autonomy by maintaining progress on assigned tasks and leveraging resources effectively, and prioritizing unowned or undesirable work to help with team velocity
Collaborating and effectively utilize senior resources to improve personal technical skills
Maintaining a proficient understanding of the company, our primary software deliverable and its purpose (Ignition), and our customer base
Collaborating with Developers and Product Managers to clarify requirements and provide feedback on functionality, usability, and performance
Identifying, documenting, and tracking defects using issue tracking tools, ensuring clear communication and resolution processes
Staying up to date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to continually enhance testing strategies

Benefits

100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.

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