Software Quality Engineer

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Summary:

In this role, you will combine Agile and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with Quality Assurance (QA) methodologies and standards to verify and validate products meet specifications and customer acceptance criteria. You will create and execute testing for an enterprise database warehouse and its related services by creating test plans, cases, and logging defects. You will demonstrate strong analytical problem solving, communication skills, and attention to detail by extensively documenting test procedures, expected results, and defects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation, execution, and documentation of test cases that include: pre and post conditions, test execution steps, and expected results for releases and defects.
• Execute and document test cases, driving the implementation and use of automation tools where applicable.
• Recommend design improvements and defect corrections throughout the development process.
• Perform functional system and regression testing and write SQL, Python or PySpark code to analyze data.
• Collaborate and pair with other QA Engineers to develop QA best practices and automation initiatives.
• Work with product owners, developers, integration team and coordinate with different system teams.
• Provide estimates for planning, development, and execution of test efforts across teams and products.
• Independently investigate, diagnose, and resolve product inconsistencies and defects, and propose product improvements.
• Keep management informed of technical trends and emerging technologies.
• Provide technical and leadership mentoring to others in the immediate group.

Qualifications:

• Relevant degree preferred.
• 2 or more years of experience with setting up and using QA automation tools Is required.
• Strong experience in QA process for data-warehouse development required.
• Proficient in MS SQL Server and T-SQL with extensive hands-on experience required.
• Experience with writing Python or Pyspark code for automation is required.
• Proficient in Data Engineering tools such as Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Data lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS), Key Vault, and Databricks is required.
• Experience understanding and developing data lake or delta lake ecosystems required.
• Knowledge of programming technologies including .Net Core, C#, Python, SQL, and T-SQL preferred.
• Experience in an agile software development environment preferred.
• Experience with both manual and automated testing highly preferred.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design standards preferred.

Estimated Hiring Range:

At Vizient, we consider skills, experience, and organizational needs in our compensation approach. Geographic factors may adjust the range estimate and hires typically fall below the top range. Compensation decisions are tailored to individual circumstances. The current salary range for this role is $77,400.00 to $127,600.00.

This position is also incentive eligible.

Vizient has a comprehensive benefits plan! Please view our benefits here:

http://www.vizientinc.com/about-us/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.