QA Engineer | Alexa Internet, Inc. | CA - Oakland

QA Engineer | Alexa Internet, Inc. | CA - Oakland

QA Engineer

The QA Engineer reports to the Manager of Operations. In this role, the QA Engineer works on a small and fast-paced QA team responsible for creating, maintaining, and automating tests for multiple online, web-based applications and toolbar platforms. The QA team works closely with Product Managers and Software Developers in an agile environment to deliver quality services. The QA Engineer must have a keen eye for detail and think unconventionally to push the boundaries on testing. The team is experienced, adaptable and passionate about quality. This individual can make a significant contribution through automation.

Required skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience testing software and a deep understanding of QA practices
• Experience testing web applications/Solid understanding of web architecture
• Basic understanding of Mac, Windows, and Linux O/S’s
• Experience using different browsers and knowledge of common issues in each
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
• Automation testing or scripting experience

Preferred skills:

• Experience with browser debugging tools (Firebug) and testing automation tools (Selenium)
• Familiarity with Perforce and/or SCM practices
• Experience with JIRA or other issue tracking tools
• Ability to read and understand code to perform whitebox testing
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of web security and how to test for cross-site scripting vulnerabilities
• Knowledge and experience with social media applications such as Facebook and Twitter
• Understanding of computer networking fundamentals

Routine Tasks:

• Collaborate closely with Developers and Product Managers in daily scrums
• Perform product testing across multiple environments
• Conduct release planning meetings and perform software releases
• Write clear, concise bug reports and track status of sprints
• Develop test cases, and extend our testing frameworks
• Configure required test environments

Education:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience

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