Quality Engineer
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Tacit Knowledge is a global consulting firm specializing in software and website development, architecture and optimization. Our team is comprised solely of senior consultants employing Agile software development techniques, resulting in projects that are more efficient, and outcomes that are more reliable.
Your skills will never be out of date working with the latest and greatest technologies at Tacit Knowledge. As you move from one client engagement (average project is 2-5 months) to the next, you will have ongoing exposure to multiple business problems, clients, and technology stacks.
Our culture is innately entrepreneurial because it is comprised of highly talented people who thrive in an atmosphere where ideas, actions and initiative are not only welcome, but encouraged and rewarded.
The founders of Tacit Knowledge are natural Agile gurus and it is in their collective DNA to manage everything from an Agile perspective, whether it be collaborative interviewing or embracing an iterative process to create the best performance-based bonus plan in the industry.
We are seeking a Quality Engineer who can leverage hands on experience with custom technologies to test remote interfaces and Web 2.0 UIs for our Fortune 500 and start-up clients. You will work closely with our development teams using an iterative process that values collaboration and prizes QA involvement from the beginning of a project to completion.
Your work will be varied and challenging as you consult with clients to assess and address their needs, employing the latest and greatest in technological innovation. This is the perfect opportunity to expand your working knowledge across a breadth of applications and a range of industries.
As a Quality Engineer for Tacit Knowledge, you will be responsible for delivering software solutions in the following areas:
• Define test cases and test plans for projects;
• Create test matrices for input fields, repeating issues, and traceability;
• Incorporate combination testing, such as all-pairs, and include risk analysis into test plans;
• Automate key areas of functional, performance, and remote interface testing, using your scripting skills;
• Communicate with clients, project leads and other software consultants on multiple projects.
The Quality Engineer skills and experience you will bring to Tacit Knowledge will include:
• 5—8 years experience developing test cases and test plans in a highly technical environment;
• Ability to work remotely and on-site;
• Experience using Open Source testing tools such as Selenium or Fitnesse is a must
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g. Ruby, Python, Perl) is a must
• Experience using Agile is a plus;
• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients, across a range of industries with diverse technologies;
• Experience in a professional consulting environment is a plus;
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
Tacit Knowledge offers a highly competitive base salary and provides a full range of benefits, including fully paid heath care premiums for you and your dependents, 401(k) program, and a progressive bonus plan. Relocation and H1B visas transfers are available. Additionally, we strive to keep our clients and consultants local, keeping travel to a minimum. If you believe your skills and experience match our Quality Engineer position and you would like to work for a company that believes software is a craft, apply now.
Please note: Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. We will not sponsor H1B visas at this time.
Please email resume as attachment to careers@tacitknowledge.com
Interested? email resume to careers@tacitknowledge.com