Software QA Developer

Job Description

Job Title
Software QA Developer, 2

​About Your Role:
In-office Expectations: This position is fully remote with no in-office requirements, (might require coming into an office 1 or 2x a year)

Dotdash Meredith is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer, Level 2 to join our forward-thinking team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to partner with development teams responsible for the core web framework that powers the websites for one of the largest and fastest-growing online publishers.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of developing automated functional tests for web applications. You should have extensive experience testing functionality, compatibility, and integration of web applications. The ideal candidate will be able to work efficiently on their own as well as contribute to group projects and complete tasks on schedule in a fast-paced, upbeat environment.

In this role, you will critique functional requirements and design choices, assessing their impact on application behavior in a production environment with millions of users. You'll collaborate with QA managers to refine STLC processes and ensure high-quality work while accelerating delivery.

You'll participate in and help fine-tune a delivery-focused development culture that champions collaboration, innovative thinking, and technical excellence, all while maintaining a foundation of work/life balance.

About Your Contributions:
• This position requires a highly competent, self-directed individual who can help shape processes and define testing standards. We are looking for someone with experience in navigating variety of technical environments.
• Strong knowledge in an OOPs based programming language like Java.
• Strong knowledge on developer tools like Chrome Dev/Firebug.
• Strong knowledge on modern AFT tools like Selenium Web Driver.
• Strong knowledge on Test infrastructure orchestration like Selenium Grid in a remote execution capacity.
• Strong knowledge on deployment practices into Production environments and Jenkins pipelines in including Jenkins DSL to create and modify pipelines.
• Knowledge on HTML5 and CSS and modern web development technologies.
• You understand the importance of not only testing but also reporting, especially in the context of CI/CD tooling. You have experience with source code systems like Bitbucket or equivalent.
• Participate in daily cross-functional SCRUMs for projects running concurrently.
• Produce status reports, prioritize bugs, and contribute to Sprint planning sessions.
• Familiarity on how web applications are deployed in the context of cloud environments and container-based technologies like docker.

About You:
• 5+ years of experience in developing/scripting automated functional tests in Java.
• Expertise in automating complex head less applications and web applications using complex frameworks.
• Basic knowledge of UNIX commands and debugging skills across remote execution.
• Develop, document and maintain functional test cases and other test artifacts like the test data, data validation, harness scripts and automated scripts.
• Familiarity with software configuration management, release management and database manipulation like git, bitbucket, Jenkins etc.
• Strong knowledge on modern cloud-based development practices in AWS/GCP and container native technologies like docker.
• Highly proficient in English with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver and manage deadlines in an agile development environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or similar)

It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.

Pay Range
Salary: Remote US: $90,000 - $105,000 USD Canada: $80,000 - $105,000 CAD

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