Lead Software Test Engineer - LCM

Lead Software Test Engineer - LCM

Lead Software Test Engineer - LCM


Location
China, Nanjing


Req # 13086
Functional Area
Product Development/Engineering


Preferred Experience
Mid-Career Level


Preferred Education
Bachelors Degree








Position Summary
Tests production software of moderate complexity to ensure quality through the use of automated and manual system tests. Develops, modifies and evaluates automated and manual software test plans used to design, implement, test, and optimize software on multiple projects. Selects appropriate testing methods and techniques to effectively and efficiently ensure proper test coverage. Maintains and drives continuous quality improvement in meeting internal and external customer requirements. Communicates and coordinates with managers, other peer testers and developers to build alignment between cross-functional groups. Provides guidance to Software Test Engineers.

. Enable Citrix software to be tested frequently, quickly and automatically. This would entail designing, implementing, executing, and debugging automated test tools using C#, Powershell, Python, PHP.
. Responsible for planning and executing functional and system level testing of products across OS platforms (e.g. Windows, Linux, Mac) to test various features.
. Writes test plans and test cases for one or more medium to large functional areas.
. Sets up test environments, executes tests, records results and defects, and works with developers to reproduce problems and get them resolved.
. Builds out interdependent test beds, and can write effective plans based off of functional, design and requirements specification.
. Depending on group specific requirements, writes effective manual and intermediate automated test cases or automated frameworks.
. Oversees software defect tracking and regression for identified project release.
. Responsible for integrity of technical quality control work on assigned projects and communicates with team to maintain functionality, and efficacy.
. Uses the right quality control tools to uncover defects and discover the state of the code.
. Establishes and maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all work including status updates to summarize project highlights.
. Maintains and drives continuous quality improvement in meeting internal and external customer requirements and maintaining awareness to meet ROI.
. Interprets project activities ongoing to ensure prioritization of deliverables and accuracy in estimated milestone parameters.
. Follows prescribed software engineering and test processes, procedures and customer use cases.
. Analyzes and reproduces problems reported by Customer Support.
. Serves in a test lead capacity on projects of moderate complexity, where coordination of the efforts of other test team members is required.Qualifications and Requirements
. Programming and scripting proficiency (C#, PHP, Python, ASP.NET, Powershell)
. Knowledge of SOA/Web services and the creation of web applications is preferred
. Strong knowledge and experience with test methodologies, QA process, and software release cycle.
. Demonstrated ability to apply appropriate test methodologies including writing test plans and test cases.
. Solid knowledge of Operating Systems and networking.
. Strong knowledge of release procedures and software defect tracking.
. Experience with creating and executing automated test tools.
. Solid proficiency in test effort estimation and tracking.
. Ability to supervise/lead projects and mentor people
. Object oriented programming concepts
. Database fundamentals (SQL)

. BS degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field. For individuals holding an advanced degree in one of these fields, additional years of formal education may be regarded as equivalent work experience.
. Minimum 4+ years of directly related work experience.
. At least 2 years of experience in software release cycle.