QA Engineer - PERL expertise

 

Our client, a leading developer of information systems for the management and analysis of data for the life sciences, is looking for an experienced quality assurance software engineer to join our growing software development team. The position reports to the Development Program Manager and is responsible for the development of regression tests for their flagship product suite.

 

Duties Include:Create and maintain a regression test suiteWork with QA lead and development managers to develop a framework for automated regression testing of a web/database applicationGenerate a series of unit tests for the regression suite that test existing stable application functionalityMaintain the regression test suite by modifying the suite for new and modified functionalityExecute testingExecute multiple software configurations against multiple hardware systems, operating systems, and databasesPerform functional, performance, and regression testing Identify and report defects and product improvementsCollect, analyze and report quality metrics to managementMaintain an automated data population suiteAssist the continual development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for software development and validation

 

Desired Profile:

We are seeking a motivated individual to join their software development team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience with Perl and unit test development, be detail and precision-oriented, have good verbal and written communication skills, and have the capability and desire to initiate and follow through on a significant QA project. The QA engineer will work within our team as well as independently.

 

Required Technical Skills:At least 3 years of experience writing software tests.Experience testing web-based applications.At least 3 years of experience working with Perl.Solid experience in functional, integration, regression, and user interface testing.Ability to write automated test scripts for unit testing from UI to database. Understanding of software testing methodology.Experience with source code management systems, CVS preferred. Experience with relational databases.Experience working within a software development life cycle Experience communicating and documenting technical concepts, procedures, and processes.Ability to document tests and steps to reproduce, as well as to repeat tests efficiently.

 

Desired Technical Skills:Experience working with bug/request tracking systems. Experience in the production of web applications on the Unix/mod_perl/Apache frameworkExperience in Linux, Solaris, and MacOSX operating systemsExperience with PostgreSQLExperience with Oracle