Lead design and execution of functional, regression, exploratory, API, and performance tests. Create reproducible bug reports, drive triage/root-cause analysis, integrate and optimize test automation and CI/CD pipelines, mentor testers, and improve testing methodologies and documentation to ensure product reliability and quality.
The Test Engineer role is a key position with responsibility for defining and executing test procedures for the purpose of validating and improving product behavior and reliability. This role encompasses feature validation, bug fix verification, identifying, reporting, and potentially triaging problems, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute sophisticated test cases and procedures to validate intricate product features and functionality
- Independently identify, document, and articulate bugs or defects with precision and reproducibility
- Lead collaboration across cross-functional teams to define and achieve comprehensive test coverage aligned with product strategy
- Drive validation of new product features, ensuring adherence to design specifications and user requirements
- Perform rigorous functional, regression, and exploratory testing, integrating automation where applicable
- Lead triaging and root cause analysis of complex issues, prioritizing resolutions effectively
- Innovate and implement enhancements to testing methodologies, tools, and workflows, enhancing overall quality
- Maintain meticulous documentation of test plans, results, and known issues, ensuring clarity and accessibility
- Utilize advanced testing tools and software to optimize team efficiency and adapt to evolving frameworks
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Basic understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and processes
- Familiarity with defect tracking tools and test management software
- Ability to write clear and concise test cases and documentation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills within a cross-functional team environment
- Eagerness to learn new technologies, tools, and processes related to software testing
- Basic knowledge of programming or scripting languages is a plus
- Familiarity with automation tools or willingness to learn is a bonus
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to ensuring product quality
- 6–10 years of experience in software testing or a related role, with demonstrated leadership in testing and quality assurance initiatives
- Proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing automated testing frameworks and test suites
- Advanced experience with automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Strong expertise in API testing and automation, with hands-on experience using tools like Postman, SoapUI, or REST-assured
- Proven ability to mentor and guide junior and mid-level testers, promoting technical growth and best practices
- Demonstrated success in leading testing efforts for complex projects, including functional, regression, and performance testing
- Experience identifying process inefficiencies and implementing solutions to improve testing effectiveness and product quality
- Certifications in software testing or quality assurance (e.g., ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Software Test Professional)
- Advanced programming skills in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for test automation
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and analyzing performance bottlenecks
- Proven experience in performance testing for enterprise systems using tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
Benefits
The starting pay range for this position is $115,000 - $130,000 per year however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the level of the position, skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.
In addition to a comprehensive package of health benefits that include company contributions, RAVE Aerospace offers a variety of additional benefits and perks to enhance your work-life balance experience including but not limited to:
- Discretionary bonus program
- Future financial security with a 401(k) program with a company match
- Paid time off covering vacations, personal time off, and sick days, capped off by an exciting year-end holiday shutdown
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