Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Proficiency in programming languages such as Java or JavaScript, Experience with automation tools like Selenium and API testing tools, Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and software QE concepts..

Key responsabilities:

Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts

Collaborate with business analysts, developers, and end-users to modify test scripts

Lead and mentor Quality Engineers and manage contract testers

Analyze defects and ensure proper controls are implemented in regression testing.

Job description

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Lead Quality Engineer

This position is fully remote with some travel to our headquarters in Northbrook, IL.

A day in the life as a Lead Quality Engineer…

Own manual & automated test script development and execution, data sourcing/data provisioning, defect analysis, and ensuring that proper test result documentation and processes are followed as per the test strategy
Partner with the business analysts/product managers, developers and end-users to ensure that test scripts are developed or modified to cover new functionality and/or enhancements that are introduced into the production system on an ongoing basis
Lead and mentor Quality Engineers, as well as help manage outside contract testers
Perform initial analysis of defects identified during the testing cycle and escalate issues as required to the functional support teams for resolution and ensure that the defects are closed within the required timeframe
Analyze defects identified in production system to ensure that the proper controls are implemented in the regression test bed to ensure that the defect does not occur in production again
Leverage automation of regression test scripts in order to reduce the amount of time and resources required to execute the regression test bed
Write SQL queries or appropriate assertion routines to validate software functions, if applicable
Create automated API test scripts using appropriate assertions to validate/certify the APIs

What You’ll Bring To The Table…

Experience designing and building framework using automation tools (Selenium, QTP, NightwatchJS, Codeception, Cypress, mabl etc.) is required. Willingness to learn new tools and frameworks is required
Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java or JavaScript is required
Proficiency testing one or more databases like SQL Server, NoSQL, Big Query is required
API testing tools & automation (Rest-Assured, SoapUI, Postman, SOAtest or CA LISA etc.) experience is required
Experience with BDD/TDD (Cucumber/Gherkin) is preferred
Experience designing test strategies and end-to-end test scenarios and estimating test efforts

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

5+ years of experience in Quality Engineering
Excellent understanding of software QE concepts, recommended practices, and methodology that cover functional testing, integration testing, regression testing and UAT
Demonstrated experience working with offshore resources
Strong understanding of Agile and traditional SDLC

Minimum Starting Rate: $92,000.00 Annually

Up to: $115,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

Crate: Corporate Office

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