Senior Software Engineer in Test

FlightSafety International • Columbus, OH

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About The 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.

Requirements

• 5 plus years of professional experience in software testing.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience building test automation using the playwright framework desired.
• Experience with Mobile concepts and building test automation for Mobile applications a plus.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree