Sr QA Engineer

Veracode

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of QA and programming experience
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Familiarity with high-performing multithreading Java applications
  • Knowledge of web application testing including servers and databases
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases
  • Write design and functional specifications for testing
  • Perform manual testing on software applications
  • Estimate test efforts and manage task timelines
  • Provide feedback on deliverables to improve quality
  • Gain necessary knowledge about technology and processes for testing
  • Use programming skills in Python, Java, and PHP to support testing and troubleshooting

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment within small scrum teams
  • Opportunity to influence product quality and user satisfaction
  • Exposure to a variety of technologies including AWS
  • Possibility for growth in both QA and coding skills
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work culture typical of startups
Full Job Description
As a QA Engineer on Veracode's, you will work closely with software developers and other QA engineers in small scrum teams to deliver the highest quality products in a timely and cost-effective manner. Specific duties and responsibilities include developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases, estimating test efforts, analyzing and communicating test results, defect tracking, and participating in day-to-day QA activities.

Responsibilities include:
  • Develop test plans and test cases
  • Write design and functional specifications for use in testing
  • Perform manual testing
  • Prepare estimates for assigned tasks and complete all work according to schedule and quality requirements
  • Provide ongoing feedback on deliverables
  • Acquire knowledge necessary to perform job assignments (technology, product and process)
  • The following programming skills may be needed as part of this job
  • Python skills for instrumenting tests and creating feature test page
  • Java knowledge for troubleshooting production incident
  • PHP knowledge for augmenting existing PHP fi
  • Create Amazon AMIs and controls starting and stopping EC2 instances. Familiarity with AWS CLI.

Skills & Requirements
  • Engineer that knows the in-and-outs of high-performing multithreading Java applications. Familiarity with instrumenting browsers and JavaScript knowledge is a big plus.
  • 3-5 years experience with QA and programming
  • Experience testing a web application stack; knowledge of web servers, application servers, and databases
  • Development experience in at least one high level language, ideally Python. And a desire to use those skills in validating software quality.
  • Amazon Web Services knowledge
  • Must possess excellent overall attention to detail, quality and customer satisfaction
  • Self-motivated, results driven, and able to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to multitask; startup experience preferred
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or related
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Apache/mod_wsgi, Flask, Postgres
  • Experience in a cross platform environment
  • iOS / Android experience a plus
  • Document and share technical information and processes

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