Hybrid Software Test Engineer

at Hearst Health

• Job title: Software Test Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Java, PHP, Selenium, SOAP, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Durham, United States

About the role

• Software Test Engineer developing and executing comprehensive test plans and automation scripts. Collaborating with engineering teams to enhance product reliability and user experience.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the testing of our products by developing and executing comprehensive test plans and automation scripts
• Collaborates with engineering teams to design, develop and deliver software products
• Create and execute test cases, update defects, project tasks and reports for projects based on requirements
• Provides test planning, development and execution as a team member or work autonomously within Agile teams
• Performs other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to creating work instructions and training materials.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
• 1+ years software development or 3+ years automated software testing experience, preferably with Visual Studio, REST/SOAP
• Experience working with automated test tools, preferably Visual Studio, Selenium, writing SQL queries or Eclipse IDE
• Analytical and problem solving, interpersonal, organizational skills
• Demonstrated understanding of source code for applications written in .Net, Java, or PHP, including debugging skills
• Must possess strong communication skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements
• Well organized work habits with attention to detail.
• ISTQB CTFL (Certified Tester Foundation Level) is preferred

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• long term disability
• life insurance
• matching 401k