Quality Assurance Engineer
- Employer
- John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- Location
- Washington DC
- Salary
- competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 26, 2019
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- Industry
- Engineering, Other
- Function
- Analyst, IT, Business
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Duties and Responsibilities:
20% Establish and manage an effective quality assurance program across all teams in IT as well as with key users in various departments. Define policies and protocols, develop frameworks, promote culture and systematize best practices. Research and recommend tools and protocols for embedding quality into the development and release process. Effectively integrate QA cycles into development sprints.
60% Design, develop and execute manual and automated testing with a focus on both application-based and data-based automated smoke, functional and regression testing. Interpret and report testing results and verify defects.
20% Develop and maintain detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans; define required test data sets. Recommend and standardize testing plans across applications. Work with end users to assist them in designing and documenting user acceptance tests and collecting results (bugs).
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Developer, QA Engineer, SDET or similar QA role
- 3+ years of Software QA automation experience working with any of the following technologies: Java, Java Script, Python, PERL, etc. Experience developing test suites in automation tools: Selenium, Ranorex, Testing-Whiz, TestComplete, Cucumber, etc.
- Experience with SQL is a plus
- Experience working with an Agile development team and project management experience is a plus.
Minimum Skills and/or Knowledge Required
- Strong desire to achieve operational excellence and efficiency through technology-oriented, process-oriented, data-driven, and systematic solutions
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Enjoy detailed-oriented work.
- Excellent logical/analytical aptitude is desired
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to effectively communicate to non-technical audiences regarding technical matters
- Proven ability to build productive relationships with technical and non-technical users; pleasant, positive outgoing manner and solution oriented attitude.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a world premier performing arts organization and our nation's cultural center. Diversity is a critical component of our mission, vision, and values. Our staff exhibits a wide variety of perspectives and experiences which enable us to foster and strengthen an environment of diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Back Email Apply Now
Company
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy and the nation's busiest arts facility. The Center presents and produces a variety of theater, musicals, dance and ballet, orchestral, chamber, jazz, popular, world, and folk music, and multimedia performances for all ages. We are the nation’s beacon for the performing arts, engaging artists and audiences around the world to share, inspire, and celebrate the cultural heritage by which a great society is defined and remembered.
The Center serves as a catalyst among American arts organizations, eager to explore new directions and inspire audiences locally and worldwide. Whether through our NSO In Your Neighborhood initiatives, our expansion of Hip Hop programming, or the carefully curated programs intended to reflect the rich diversity of our culture, we are committed to reaching new audiences through innovative programs.
Through numerous free events, our national impact in arts education, and the diverse array of programs, art forms, and guest artists on our stages, we pride ourselves in reflecting and making a difference in our community and world today. The Kennedy Center is an institution and gathering place where all are welcome. Our expanded programming palette and the ongoing development of our new building expansion, called The REACH, are indicators of a growing, thriving organization. We have named this new extension of our campus The REACH for the words that inspire us: Renew, Experience, Activate, Create, and Honor.
- Website
- http://www.kennedy-center.org/
- Location
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2700 F Street, NW
Washington
DC
20566
US
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