Quality Assurance Engineer I

In the age of digital transformation, data has become increasingly vital to core business operations. But with so many cloud applications and platforms available today, data has become more decentralized than ever.

CData is the real-time data connectivity company. Our easy-to-use integration products allow users to work with their data where, when, and how they need it. With a robust library of real-time data connectors, users can access data from hundreds of applications, tools, and systems on-premises or in the cloud.

CData is a global company, headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC with about 350 team members worldwide. More than 10,000 organizations rely on CData technologies to overcome data fragmentation challenges and unlock value from diverse, dispersed data assets.

This position will join our India team, operating out of our Bangalore office where we have nearly 100 team members.

Role Description:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer I, you are expected to assist in web application testing, Automation tests and all the QA processes. This position requires exceptionalproblem-solvingskills as you will be tackling new and unique challenges every day with no set script to resolve an issue. The ability to research both alone and as a part of team to reproduce customer issues/test enhancements is essential. Applicants should have excellent communication skills as well as being able to quickly learn new tools. Programming knowledge is required as well as a bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, etc.)

Key Duties Responsibilities:

As a Quality Assurance Engineer I, Individuals are expected to fulfil the following responsibilities:

• Works diligently on the detailed orientation planned and fulfill all the mandated outcomes in the stipulated time frame.
• Execute testing of product to confirm quality conformance to specifications and quality deliverables.
• Prioritize and manage several open issues at one time.
• Maintaining, modifying, and adding new unit tests for automation.
• Quick learning of new tools when required for different kind of testing.
• Proper documentation of all the test artifacts required during the process.
• Ensure all issues are properly logged in JIRA and have proper status.
• To make sure all assigned tasks are completed and delivered within the expected sprint.
• Analyze and clarification of requirements with a customer or a business analyst.
• Write test cases (test scripts).
• Identify problem areas, add them to a tracking system.
• Discuss fixes with developers.
• Track the life cycle of errors.
• Re-test fixed defects.
• Analyze testing.
• Optimize the testing process.

Requirements - Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:

Must Have:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Ability to learn new concepts and adept problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• A good understanding of relational databases and Data Models.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and hands on with the advanced concepts like JOIN, aggregation, etc.
• A good understanding of OOPS Concepts and Data Structures.
• Ability to read and write code to solve basic problems in at least 1 programming language (C# or Java).
• Nice to Have:
• Exposure to Non-relational (NoSQL) databases during college programs/internships.
• Exposure or hands on experience with any BI/reporting too.
• Exposure to Cloud based technologies during college programs/internships.
• Exposure to Linux environment, Cloud infrastructure, DevOp.
• Exposure to IoT, Big Data, Data Science, etc.
• Understanding of Network Protocols and securities (HTTP/HTTPS, FTP, SFTP etc).
• Understanding of Authentication and Authorization mechanisms (OAuth, Kerberos etc).

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