Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Software QA Engineer with strong experience in API testing and cloud technologies, particularly AWS. The ideal candidate will have experience with various tools and technologies, including PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and more. You will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. This individual will be supporting a connected vehicle platform and working with back-end developers and HIL bench testers to perform QA on the code. You will be responsible for automating the process and using AWS services daily.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute test plans and test cases for API and backend services.
- Perform thorough API testing using tools such as POSTMAN and ensure all endpoints function as expected.
- Collaborate with development teams to understand software requirements and create effective testing strategies.
- Utilize AWS services (including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch) in testing scenarios to validate cloud-based applications.
- Conduct performance and load testing of APIs and backend services, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Monitor production systems and participate in production support testing to identify and resolve issues.
- Utilize event-driven architecture testing to ensure message integrity.
- Write automated tests using Python and SQL to validate data integrity and application functionality.
- Work with Terraform to manage infrastructure as code, ensuring test environments are properly set up and maintained.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the continuous improvement of testing processes.
- Maintain documentation of test cases, test results, and defects in GitHub and other tracking systems.
- Log bugs and track API defects using Azure DevOps.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in software testing, with a focus on API testing.
- Proficiency in AWS services, including Lambda, API Gateway, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, and CloudWatch.
- Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka.
- Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks, preferably using Python.
- Strong SQL skills for database testing and validation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with eCommerce platforms and understanding of subscription management systems like Zuora is a plus.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform is a good to have.
- CAN/Canoe or an automotive background would be a great advantage.
- Experience in J1939 is a plus as well.
Work Environment
This position requires working onsite 5 days a week in Lewisville. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to support the continuous improvement of our testing processes.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lewisville,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 4, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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