Software Quality Engineer - SDET ::BeachBody

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Job Description
The QA Engineer II responsible for testing and validating a wide variety of projects including web-based and mobile applications. Also plays a role in monitoring emerging testing technologies with utilization of automation tools and any 3rd party tools for test regression and/or validation.
In addition, provides guidance on resolution in the diagnosis of unintended results from testing.
In some cases, responsible for developing the test strategy, overseeing all testing activities with offshore teams and validating a wide variety of projects including web-based and mobile applications.

• Analyzes user stories and technical requirements for validity and technical soundness.
• Defines individual test cases, integrated end-to-end test scenarios and validation criteria to provide requirements coverage.
• Contributes to a library of reusable test plans, test cases and test scripts for future projects / enhancements.
• Assists Engineers with testing/debugging applications (such as unit, functional, integrated, regression, automated, performance, compatibility, adhoc).
• Supports user acceptance testing as needed.
• Effectively communicates software concerns to stakeholders.
• Provides recommendations to continually improve and automate testing processes.
• Formulates and leads the test strategy.
• Evaluates user stories and technical requirements for validity and technical soundness.
• Oversees and coordinates testing activities with delivery teams.
• Creates and maintains a library of reusable test plans, test cases and test scripts for future projects / enhancements.
• Troubleshoots and provides guidance on resolution in the diagnosis of unintended results from testing.
• Desire to be challenged
• Team player attitude and advocate of team goals and efforts
• Quickly understands the business issues and technology challenges of the organization and its customers
• Thorough understanding of Digital Quality Assurance best practices
• Evaluates local and global system development implementations and provides analysis and recommendations to local management on impacts
• Analytical background - expertise exposure to business statistics & ability to dig in the big data to make constructive resolutions around issues impacting customers
• Proven experience in the areas of application programming, analyzing big data, capable interpret requirement provided by Product, implementation; experience and knowledge of client/server architectures where applies
• Dynamic, committed, proactive work ethic
• Focus on delivering value and sharing success
• Flexible, open to candid feedback
• Knowledge of Espresso framework and other third-party tools for graybox testing such as Charles Proxy, Postman, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Focused understanding with Apple, Android, Roku, FireTV, and Chromecast products and services
• Genuine enjoyment of software testing and problem solving
• Ability to create and run queries when needed
• Ability to integrate plugins and hooks to existing automation framework, experience in automation
• Effectively communicating complex technical issues in an easy to understand format

Key Responsibilities will be:

• Contributes to development of the test strategy.
• Analyzes user stories and technical requirements for validity and technical soundness.
• Defines individual test cases, integrated end-to-end test scenarios and validation criteria to provide requirements coverage.
• Contributes to a library of reusable test plans, test cases and test scripts for future projects / enhancements.
• Provides regular updates to QA management.
• Provides support for automated test scripts (existing and new functionality).
• Troubleshoots and assists in the diagnosis of unintended results from testing.
• Oversees and coordinates testing activities with delivery teams.
• Oversees and the creation and maintenance of a library of reusable test plans, test cases and test scripts for future projects / enhancements.
• Provides recommendations to continually improve and automate testing processes.
• Some experience in Selenium, Postman, Charles Proxy and other testing tools expected