Quality Engineer

Clemson University is looking for a Quality Engineer to fulfill the following duties:

• The Software Quality Assurance Engineer creates and executes testing of complex enterprise systems. 
• Ensures high-quality software delivery by planning, documenting, implementing and automating quality assurance testing. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

30% - Essential - Development and Operations: 
Develop, execute and maintain test plans, test cases and test automation code; report results. Collaborate with Business Analysts and QA Analysts responsible for maintaining business processes and testing scripts. Plan and implement testing (e.g., regression, functional, accessibility, exploratory, data validation, system integration) for new and existing functionality. Identify, document and prioritize defects discovered in testing; verify resolution. Maintain test case database. Use efficient and secure procedures for testing with attention to all technical aspects.

30% - Essential - Planning and Testing Design:
Understand and apply QA testing approaches. Identify opportunities to reduce testing time and effort by automating repeatable tests. Enhance and maintain the test automation framework. Consult with multiple subject matter experts from as many departments and user bases as necessary. Understand Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and accessibility testing methodologies. Focus is on maximizing use of resources, driving process efficiencies, and maintaining a positive customer experience.

30% - Essential - Documentation, Development, and Coordination: 
Review and coordinate test plans with appropriate technical staff (e.g. Accessibility SMEs, Application Support, Business Analysts, and other IT SMEs) to ensure both comprehensive coverage and optimum performance.  Conduct testing and risk analysis for complex features, e.g., those that span across platforms or teams. Document and analyze test results. Provide structure, documentation and consultation to the user communities on testing processes as needed.

10% - Essential - Consultation and Communication: 
Establish close communications and a good working relationship with team members. Support user acceptance testing conducted by business partners and/or end users. Maintain frequent direct communications with Senior Automation Engineer and Manager. Collaborate and share information with other software QA engineers, e.g., by participating in a community of practice. Maintain documentation and knowledge transfer material on all testing processes. Remain technically current through professional development activities and other training opportunities.

Education - Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science or a related area 

Work Experience - Experience in computer system development and modification. Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.

Work Experience - 3+ Years

Skills and Competencies 

• Software development experience.
• Experience writing test scripts.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience designing and implementing test plans.
• Experience with test management tools
• Experience with test automation frameworks
• Attention to detail and ability to identify, isolate and document defects.
• Strong knowledge of agile practices and experience with agile planning tools (e.g., Jira).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical
  audiences.
• Collaboration skills and ability to work on a team.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn.

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Student Workers only - Supervises Student workers only

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
100% - Recognize or inspect visually
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

No Work Conditions

Standard Hrs: 37.5

Expected Salary Range: ($ 54,974.00 - $ 80,000.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

May 22, 2024

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.