Entry-Level Test Engineer (Remote)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing professional expertise in test scripting in manual and automated test frameworks, test execution and reporting, allowing for continuous improvement in test efficiency, test cycle times, and completeness of testing coverage.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of the manual test scripts
• Set up and execution of the manual or automated test scripts
• Logging & recording of the test outcomes/results
• Daily reporting of the progress/status of the test execution
• Analysis and recovery from the execution errors
• Assist with the maintenance of the test scripts library
• Reporting of the bugs
• Providing redlines of test cases to Test Analysts
• Analyze requirements / user stories and define test coverage and scope for manual and automation testing
• Create test automation scripts as well as design, develop and execute test suite/s for one or more products
• Strategize, plan and estimate the assigned work as well as provide periodic status reports on project milestones
• Troubleshooting technical issues to identify root cause and corrective improvements
• Support the team in all testing efforts.
• Occasional travel required
• Participate in other projects or duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge with a one or more databases like SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, Flat File, MongoDB
• Excellent communication, sharp analytical abilities, and proven design skills
• Ability to drive higher quality by assessing end-user impact of issues and thereby being a quality advocate
• Working knowledge with a one or more databases like SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, Flat File, MongoDB
• Ability to listen and understand information and communicate the same.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented, customer focused, and exhibit good interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages.
• Sufficient knowledge of business communications, including telephone, voicemail, and e-mail and operations of office machines, such as photocopier, scanner, and fax.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
• One (1) or more years of experience in application software environments or related experience
• One (1) or more years of experience in software testing in multiple environments including test scripting and execution
• Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, HP-UFT etc.
• Experience working with configuration management tools and repository like GitHub
• Experience with various software development methodologies as well as with tools like JIRA or HP-ALM
• Experience with testing in virtual and cloud environments
• Experience with one or more load and performance testing tools like JMeter, NeoLoad etc.

Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Other Qualifications

The Winning Way behaviors that all Vertex employees need in order to meet the expectations of each other, our customers, and our partners.

• Communicate with Clarity - Be clear, concise and actionable. Be relentlessly constructive. Seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency - Adopt an agile mentality - frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience. 80/20 rule – better is the enemy of done. Don’t spend hours when minutes are enough.
• Work with Purpose - Exhibit a “We Can” mindset. Results outweigh effort. Everyone understands how their role contributes. Set aside personal objectives for team results.
• Drive to Decision - Cut the swirl with defined deadlines and decision points. Be clear on individual accountability and decision authority. Guided by a commitment to and accountability for customer outcomes.
• Own the Outcome - Defined milestones, commitments and intended results. Assess your work in context, if you’re unsure, ask. Demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

COMMENTS:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

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