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Test Engineer – Audience Products

Test Engineer – Audience Products

CompanyNPR
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$102868.47 – $109133.16
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Three years experience as a Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Software Developer, or otherwise equivalent position
  • Basic proficiency in any programming language (e.g. JavaScript, PHP, Java, etc.)
  • Experience directly interacting with API’s (e.g. using tools such as Postman)
  • Intermediate knowledge of writing functional or UI tests in any framework (e.g. Nightwatch, JUnit, Mocha, Cucumber, etc.)
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command line
  • Familiarity with Git (or similar Version Control System)
  • Proven track record of project execution in an Agile environment with rapid release cycles
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain end-to-end automated tests for web-based applications and services
  • Work with product owners and the software development manager to create a roadmap for maximizing automated test coverage
  • Research and implement solutions / tools to check and verify user donation workflows
  • Assist with ancillary quality assurance related tasks as a part of achieving release readiness
  • Create tools and scripts to aid in the efficiency of test setup, preparation, and execution
  • Communicate and collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product owners to develop the fullest possible understanding of the software and address issues that arise

Preferred Qualifications

  • Payment process and/or donation testing experience
  • An interest in the mission of NPR and / or public media or not-for-profit work
  • Background with automating tests on mobile platforms