Job FamilyIT - Development
Job Description SummaryThe Principal Quality Software Engineer is a hands-on technical contributor responsible for establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving software testing standards and processes, with a strong focus on automation. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate across teams, and a passion for driving quality and efficiency throughout the software development lifecycle.
Job Description - Design, implement, and maintain robust software testing frameworks and standards to ensure high-quality deliverables across platforms.
- Develop and document best practices, processes, and guidelines for software testing, including automation, performance, and security testing.
- Lead and mentor team members in adopting new testing tools, methodologies, and practices.
- Conduct hands-on testing activities, including test case automation, execution, and defect tracking for complex distributed applications and microservices.
- Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and adoption of innovative testing approaches.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in software testing, sharing knowledge through presentations, meetings, and day-to-day interactions.
- Communicate technical concepts and test results effectively to stakeholders.
- Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to ensure testability and maintainability of software solutions.
- Monitor and report on quality metrics, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Participate in organization-wide committees or projects to help define standards, processes, and guidelines.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, math, engineering, or other technical field, or equivalent experience
- Eight years of experience with database design techniques/philosophies, modern distributed applications, and microservices
- Technology or platform certifications (e.g. AWS, Microsoft)
- Expertise in coding platforms/frameworks (e.g. .NET/C#, JAVA, OOD, OOP,
- Five years of experience in testing framework and tools (Selenium and playwright)
- Expertise in build and deployment tools - (Visual Studio, Git/Bitbucket, Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, SQL Management Studio, Nunit, Ajax)
- Eight years of experience of hands-on experience in software quality engineering including automation and manual testing.
- Experience leveraging continuous integration/development tools (e.g. Jenkins, Docker, Containers, OpenShift, Kubernetes, and container automation) in a Ci/CD pipeline
- Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (Angular, React, Vue.js, ASP.NET MVC, HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS, Ajax)
- Advanced understanding of software development and research tools
- Attention to detail and results oriented, with a strong customer focus
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Technical communication skills and the ability to present information to all levels of the organization
- Problem-solving and technical communication skills
- Ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines
Working Conditions- Office Environment
- Hybrid office environment (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
- Locations: Cedar Rapids, Baltimore, Philadelphia
- Moderate Travel 10 to 25%
Compensation
The Salary for this position generally ranges between $190,000-200,000 annually.
Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.
What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees.
Compensation Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
- Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
