Agile Test Developer/Whitebox QA Engineer

Agile Test Developer/Whitebox QA Engineer Summary:

Liquid Digital Media is looking for a talented and motivated White Box QA Engineer with proven ability to contribute to the test effort for technically challenging products and services in an Agile environment. This person will have a passionate, yet pragmatic approach to making sure their work results in a good customer experience. Responsibilities: Test planning, test development and execution:Perform testing and work with other team members to set up appropriate tests for Liquid Digital Media’s distribution products Report on test progressInteract with QA and Dev engineers to learn about internal programming interfaces and work flow, analyze the test process, help develop strategies for testing products and services, also help ensure relevant test coverageWork with development and operations teams, etc., to help facilitate smooth, stable releases Troubleshooting interactions with back-end serversInteracting with appropriate manager(s) to prioritize workParticipate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow through, initiative, awareness and effective communication with peers and managementContinually learn, actively share knowledge and foster exchange of skills Requirements: Know/understand at least 1 programming language, preferably Perl, Java, XML and/or ASP. Have White Box test experienceAre proficient in UNIXDemonstrated experience testing N-Tiered applications (client/servers/databases)Experience with relational databases, e.g. SQL, testing schemas & data flow, deploying db packages (Oracle experience a plus)Solid experience writing test plans & casesTake pride in writing excellent bug reportsIs detail-oriented, thorough, inquisitive, and creativeWorking knowledge of testing methodologies and testing toolsMust have excellent written and oral communication skills, can express thoughts clearly, knows how to listen and is able to contribute in a team environmentStrong analytical and troubleshooting skillsStrong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision to meet firm deadlines Flexible, mature approach, energetic, proactive, quick to learn and with a can-do attitude3 or more years of hands-on test or quality assurance, IT or development experience Strong Preference given to those with: Working experience with Agile software development methodologies and practicesExperience testing web-based applications, using app servers and technologies e.g. IIS, WebLogic, HTTP, SSLHave experience with media applications, digital media distribution technologies, Digital Rights Management, Media players Have dealt with licensing technologies (not necessarily DRM)Have experience testing & documenting release procedures for deployment to productionHave hands on IT or related experience, e.g. setting up servers, networkingA lively sense of humor!


To apply to this position, please send your resume to jobs@liquid.com .