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Software QA Development Engineer, Automation
Are you looking for an exciting challenge within a dynamic, people-oriented culture where you can broaden your technical expertise and put your solid testing skills to use?
MMX Software Inc. is a technology consulting company, located in Vancouver, BC, that designs, develops, and delivers real-time interactive applications accessed via the Internet as well as back-end tools to support these applications. MMX provides a combination of out-of-the-box and customized solutions to an expanding list of partners and customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
As part of the Quality Assurance (QA) team, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping us increase the quality and stability of our software systems. The incumbent will work very closely with the development team to write automated tests in C# and develop sound processes that help us identify and resolve defects as early as possible; to improve and enhance system functionality, reliability, performance and scalability.
You will be a key part of a team of experts that is responsible for ensuring all aspects of quality are met by:
- Designing, writing, and executing test plans and programmatic tests in C# for functional testing, new features, regression, and performance test procedures - leveraging automation as much as possible
- Working with and helping us design the stress and load testing framework which emulates tens and even hundreds of thousands of concurrent users via a distributed network interfacing with our Load testing lab.
- Analyzing and documenting test results; file defect reports and enhancement requests
- Providing assistance to the Support team as needed
- Interfacing with the QA Lead and other team members to ensure risks are identified and communicated
- Mentoring and leading the QA team in automation technologies and tools.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma or higher Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent formal training.
- Fundamental C# programming skills.
- 3 - 5+ years of experience in Software QA using automation tools
- Knowledge of Internet technologies and Microsoft Windows platforms
- Knowledge of PC hardware
- Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
- Self-starter who takes initiative, requires minimal supervision, can handle multiple simultaneous tasks
- Detail-oriented, able to concentrate, and work quickly
- Proven diagnostic, analytical, and problem solving skills
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
- Exposure to Visual Studio Team System or Visual Studio Test Edition
- Experience writing tests in C# using NUnit.
- Exposure to NUnit, HTTPUnit, and other automation tool suites
- Exposure to quality assurance methodologies, white/black box testing, system/integration testing methodologies
- Experience in Performance/Stress/Load Testing
- Good understanding of relational databases (MS SQL Server)
- Familiar with video and online multi-player games
As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work with a supportive team of experts, drive your own success, and ride the wave as we continually expand our team of experts.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to careers@
