Summary Description
Mainly responsible for testing and supporting database features.
Candidate will be able to read a feature High level and Detail level test plans and execute from those comprehensive specifications. The ideal candidate will also be able to write feature test cases and automation scripts in addition to test execution, monitoring, and reporting.
Education and Experience Requirements:
BS in Computer Science or related field with 3+ year feature testing experience.
Solid experience and in-depth understanding of test frameworks.
Familiarity with Linux, Unix, and Windows system administration is required.
Scripting and automation experiences are essential, must be very familiar with shell scripting, Perl, and tcl.
Prior experiences with system-level programming are desired.
Prior experiences with debugger tools (GDB, valgrind, etc) are desired.
Teradata or other database administration experiences are desired.
Hardware administration experiences are desired.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Responsible for testing and support of enterprise database software. Support must be provided across Windows and Linux. Both 32bit and 64bit operating systems.
Aptitude for understanding complex software from the functional and technical perspective.
The candidate is expected to communicate the impact of problems/solutions to his/her manager, write test cases, execute test plans and perform general System Integration testing.
Scope:
Individual Contributor
Works with project team members, reports to engineering manager
Work Environment:
Software Development and Maintenance
Key Competencies/Skills:
3+ years of Feature testing experience.
Familiarity with system administration on multiple platforms
Ability to learn and adapt to new technology
Attention to detail
Ability to follow documented specifications and plans with some supervision
Good verbal and written communication skills
Works well in a team environment
The following skills are desirable but not required: