Job title: Software Quality Engineer

Job no: 522122

Work type: Administrative & Professional

Senior management: Vice President for Research

Department: Research/Interdisc. Prog. - Admin

Location: Blacksburg, Virginia, Hybrid, Fully Remote

Categories: Information Systems / Technology, Other, Research / Scientific

General Benefits Info: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits.html

Health coverage options: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/health-insurance.html

Premiums for July 2022 to June 2023 https://www.hr.vt.edu/content/dam/hr_vt_edu/benefits/health/Updated%20Premiums%202022-23.pdf

Paid Leave: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/leave.html

Annual Leave: 192 hours/year (4.8 weeks for vacation)
Sick Leave: 1040 hours (6 months) bank with access to it day one
Additional Paid Holiday's: 9 days throughout the year (listed on website on paid leave page above)

Retirement Options: https://www.hr.vt.edu/benefits/retirement.html

Job Description

This position is with the Electronic Research Administration (ERA), which is developing a customized system to provide online tools for university researchers, business managers and administrators to manage funded research activities at Virginia Tech. The position requires directly interacting with other testers, application developers, project leaders, end users and vendors, and the successful candidate must possess the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with each.

In this position, the successful candidate will:

Work with the development and functional teams to write test plans and schedule testing according to sprint schedules and application release dates
Write test scripts, develop and execute automated regression tests, and carry out manual testing of research administration applications
Develop testing standards and procedures for ensuring the software products meet organization standards and end-user requirements
Write and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) and testing documentation
Report, track, and communicate software bugs and enhancements to the project team and management
Collaborate with the project team to provide feedback towards application design, functionality and navigational improvements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT related field, or equivalent progressive professional experience
Demonstrated QA experience in building automated test suites; experience in manual testing using various testing techniques for Web applications, including functional, system, acceptance and regression testing
Experience with Test Automation Frameworks and WebDriver tools such as Selenium
Exposure to SQL and DBs such as PostgreSQL
Testing knowledge in browsers such as Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox
Skilled in writing test plans, and identifying and executing test cases from user stories and software requirements
Experience working with Jira or similar scrum, bug and project tracking tools
Ability to self-direct while demonstrating strong collaboration skills and team-oriented motivation
Proactive approach toward learning and understanding of applications and technologies
Ability to develop, maintain and refactor large test suites while employing programming techniques to reduce code duplication and promote code reusability
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, independently prioritize tasks, and meet project deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences

Preferred Qualifications

Java, JUnit testing
Familiarity with HTML and CSS selectors for selecting and interacting with browser elements
Writing adaptable tests for highly dynamic and asynchronous single-paged web applications
Git version control in a team environment (multiple developers, branches, reviews, merge requests)
Exposure to JavaScript frameworks like AngularJS or React, with an ability to conceptualize browser elements/functionality as components
Chrome/Firefox developer tools for inspecting HTML elements, identifying console errors, simulating network speeds, and testing different screen sizes
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$75,000-$85,000

Review Date

October 20, 2022

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Sandra Burks at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: October 3, 2022

Applications close: Open until filled

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