Senior QA Engineer

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The opportunity:

 As a Senior QA engineer, you need to demonstrate innovation, leadership, and mentorship skills in addition to possessing a strong technical and programming/test automation skill set. 

You are great at:

• Coach and mentor QA Engineers and QA Analysts in execution of testing efforts 
• Coordinate the work efforts of Engineers and Analysts in the execution of testing efforts 
• Lead effort to review product specifications and work with others to develop appropriate test strategies and detailed test plans and test architectures 
• Lead formal reviews of test plans, designs and requirements documents with cross-functional teams 

• Accurately predict the amount of effort required for projects and tasks. Develop plans and schedules based on these predictions 
• Architect, implement and manage automated suites of black-box and white-box test scripts 
• Identify product issues and write detailed bug reports during the product development cycle 
• Communicate and coordinate with peers and senior level individuals in cross-functional groups to articulate and compare alternative testing approaches 
• Lead defect management and maintenance. Review defects that escaped to the field to learn how they could have been prevented or detected 

• Lead documentation reviews during product release cycle to ensure quality and comprehensive product documentation 
• Lead monitoring of test execution across multiple code branches and multiple platforms 
• Research, Develop and/or Recommend tools to assist SQA Engineers and QA Analysts in test planning, execution and reporting 
• Utilize tools such as code coverage tools to assess the coverage of test suites and make recommendations for additional test cases 

What it takes:

• Fluent in object-oriented programming with minimum 3 years of use of OO languages (C++, C# Only Please ) for development or QA purposes 
• Experience testing complex, multi-threaded, and multi-component products 
• Experience with API testing or integration 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a QA role 

• Extensive experience in a scripting language such as: PERL, Python, Ruby, JavaScript 
• Strong working knowledge of SQL and Relational Databases 
• Debugging and Crash Log Analysis/Review 
• Experience with automated load/stress and performance testing and tools 
• Strong ability to work in fast-paced environment and ability to multitask with ease is essential to the success of this position 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Comfortable building and maintaining test systems from scratch 
• Experience with virtual environment such as VMWare 
• Innovative, analytical approach to solving complex test problems and performing troubleshooting 
• Track record of leading complex test projects in a hands-on way and mentoring others in test automation design and implementation 

• Capable of understanding and documenting incidents. Effectively manage incident information and test status information to improve product and process 
• Excellent knowledge of QA methodology and Software development processes (Agile Scrum, RUP, IEEE, etc.) 
• Extensive experience with various types of testing including unit, system, integration, user acceptance, regression, usability and end-to-end testing 
• Knowledge of basic Windows system administration and tools 

• 5+ years of scripting and/or programming experience. 
• Knowledge of Windows operating system 
• Networking and Network troubleshooting 

• Understanding of computer forensic methodologies, EnCE certified 

OpenText is an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. At OpenText we acknowledge, value and respect diversity. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad global customer base. 
As a technology company, we can only be as good as the people who are part of our team. To that end, we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world! 
If you are contacted regarding this position, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially. 

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. Should you require accommodations during the selection process, please contact accommodationrequests@opentext.com.

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