QA Engineer

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a QA Engineer in Alpharetta, GA.

Summary/Objective
This position envisions execution of Quality Assurance activities in relation to platform, web apps, device firmware, device integration and mobile apps development.

Essential Functions
Execute end-to-end Integration tests involving Devices, Middleware and Portal validation.
Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases regarding firmware and integration testing. Assist in maintaining current regression test framework as well as developing new tests. Arrange the hardware and software requirements for a test setup.
Test OEM devices. Evaluate firmware and provisioning processes. Create End-To-End test plans for device testing. Document detailed test results and share with the team.
Part of scrum team delivering high quality software in accordance with sprint-level and release-level requirements, act as a strong representative of the Quality Engineering team. Actively participate in daily scrums, sprint meetings, backlog grooming and sprint demos.
Thrive for quality and excellence. Work with the product and development teams and define validation process for platform, device firmware & integration tests.
Manage multiple assignments and align them with the business priorities and deadlines.
Assist in QA activities during deployment of releases and patches into the production environment.

Required Education and Experience
1. At least seven years of experience as a QA Engineer
2. Experience with multi-layered, complex software architectures.
3. Excellent communication and documentation skills.
4. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
5. Solid knowledge in writing SQL queries.
6. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process. Sound interpersonal and team working skills.
7. Thorough knowledge of the JIRA tool. Experience with functional and performance automation testing tools is a plus.

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience
Must successfully pass criminal background investigation, credit report and drug screening
Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Analytical - Collects and researches data
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures and supports organization's goals and values
Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment, changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.

Desired Experience and Technical competencies
Degree in engineering or a related subject

Strong knowledge of any test case management tool, preferably Xstudio test management tool.
Experience in collecting and analyzing Splunk logs.
Experience with terminal emulator software apps like Tera term, Putty, Ucon etc. and collecting logs from test devices.
Experience with Automation frameworks.
5+ years of experience in IoT Platform.
At least 3-5 years of experience in device testing preferably in Electronic Monitoring domain.
Experience testing software/firmware in a continuous development and Agile environment.

Job Requirements

Compensation depends on experience but is typically 45- 52/hr.

ABOUT KORE1
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.

Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.