Software Test Engineer II

Job Description

We have a position for a Software Test Engineer II with one of our clients in Atlanta, GA for an initial contract duration of 6 months.

Building world-class software is what we do. Not only does it require talented developers to create it, you need talented people to assess and pressure test what is created to ensure superior quality and an amazing user experience.  At client, we look to our self-starting, detail-driven Software Test Engineers, and we rely on them to find and report bugs and defects, while making sure our products, apps, and systems are performing at 100%.

Our clients our engineers and technologists are literally changing the way people buy, sell and use cars.  With operations across five continents and powerhouse brands like Autotrader and Kelly Blue Book in our family, we have the reach to make this transformation happen in new and exciting ways.  From browsing to test driving, purchasing to servicing, the positive change we envision for the automotive industry is being driven by our software innovations.  We’ve got some of the most robust data in the industry, so our big data insights can lead to some amazing creations.

And now, we’re working on creating a future that is autonomous, connected, electric and shared. All while working in an environment where we lift each other up and share a deep commitment both to our people and to our purpose of building a brighter future for the next generation.

Autonomy

Works under general direction. Uses discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments. Usually receives specific instructions and has work reviewed at frequent milestones. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.

Influence

Interacts with and influences colleagues. Has working level contact with customers, suppliers and partners. May supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to individuals or phases of projects.

Complexity

Performs a range of work, sometimes complex and non-routine, in a variety of environments. Applies methodical approach to issue definition and resolution.

Business Skills

Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to issue resolution. Takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating appropriate personal development opportunities. Demonstrates effective communication skills. Contributes fully to the work of teams. Plans, schedules, and monitors own work (and that of others where applicable) competently within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards, and procedures. Appreciates the wider business context, and how own role relates to other roles and to the business of the employer or client.

Key Responsibilities

Agile Planning

• Understands the challenges that delivery and operations teams face in their day-to-day work and partner with them to design viable solutions.
• Recommends improvements to testing processes, technology, and interfaces that improve the effectiveness of testing teams and reduce technical debt.

 Automation Development

• Owns the testing automation strategy, test data management strategy, and test automation framework architecture.
• Develops new or maintain existing test automation frameworks for all applications that automation currently supports.
• Writes, debugs, and executes code used in automated testing efforts.
• Coordinates regression test automation activities across supported applications.
• Defines, implements, and manages processes and “best practices” with regard to automated testing.
• Establishes processes to continually review and select manual test cases for automation test suites.
• Provides metrics on business process and code coverage for automated test suites.
• Presents test results to stakeholders.
• Partners with feature developers and other automation engineers to build the tools and infrastructure to ensure production code is thoroughly tested to the highest standards.

Application Support

Provides ongoing support, monitoring, and maintenance of deployed products.

Advice and Guidance

Actively works with less experienced software test engineers providing technical guidance and oversight.

Emergency Technology Monitoring

Actively participates in the engineering community, staying up to date on new testing technologies and best practices, and shares insights with others in the organization.