closed vacancyPrincipal Software Development Engineer in Test - remote

Position Summary

As a Principal Software Test Engineer at Ascensus, you will ensure our software meets the highest Quality standards. You will be responsible for planning a strategy, as well as implementing both automated and manual tests in a highly automated CI/CD environment.  This role demands tactical and strategic skills as the principal test engineer is a member of one or more high-energy cross-functional scrum teams and is expected to actively participate in the continual improvement efforts of the team.

Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• An ideal Principal Software Test Engineer should be capable of providing guidance to a group of diverse team of Software Quality Analysts and Test Engineers, able to handle challenging fast paced environment with a desire and passion to work at the forefront of technology
• Manage multiple project releases with multiple dependencies acting as a liaison with IT teams to ensure delivery of high quality product
• Should be able to provide guidance on system testing best practices and methodologies
• Should be able to effectively plan, define test Strategy, provide QA estimates, provide test management and reporting throughout the software delivery life cycle
• Should be able to understand the technical details of the product(s) and assist Development team in trouble shooting issues.
• Should be able to analyze the quality of the product before rolling to Customers by analyzing and validating Defect leakages
   

Supervision  

• None
        

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Business related field 
• 8+ years of Software QA experience 
• 5+ years test automation experience
• 3+ years working in an Agile environment
• 2+ years in a Senior role
• 5+ years with a scripting language such as Python, PowerShell, Perl, JavaScript
• 5+ years experience working with Database testing techniques using Sybase, SQL server, or Oracle with a strong understanding of database schemas
• Strong knowledge of Software Quality Assurance system testing best practices and methodologies
• Strong Automated Test tool proficiency with Practical experience on any Automation framework/ scripting like Selenium
• Strong Manual testing proficiency using a test management tool such as  TFS, MTM,
• Experience with White box, gray box, black box test development,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clear, concise technical writing style
• Excellent listening, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Problem Solving/Analytical Skills - Critical thinking and the ability to lead as part of a problem-solving group
• Ability to prioritize and be responsible for the execution of project tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and department initiatives
• Ability and Willingness to learn quickly
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams
• Understand own strengths and weaknesses, has professional standards with regard to attendance, personal accountability, and integrity
      

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with one or more Continuous Integration solution such as TeamCity, Jenkins, or other Monitoring tools
• Experience with at least one Object Oriented Programming Language such as C#
• Advanced Knowledge of networking components and infrastructure.
• Basic understanding of Object Oriented Concepts, Web Application Components, XML ?, API Service Layer 
• Experience working with performance Engineers or Performance tools such as JMeter
• Experience in CRM
• Experience in CI/CD philosophy