Quality Engineer - Costco Travel

Job Duties/Essential Functions

• Directs, leads, and removes roadblocks for multiple onshore and offshore teams of quality professionals.
• Mentors and guides members of the team to increase skills and productivity.
• Manages and prioritizes team backlog effectively with QA leadership team.
• Designs and leads implementation of testing processes for continuous improvement.
• Drives adoption of standards and best practices for software testing, test development, and automation.
• Discovers problems, analyzes, and mitigates quality risks.
• Assists in the definition of testing strategies and approaches for complex technical implementations.
• Leads the way by staying up to date with tools, trends, and technologies.
• Measures and reports organization performance against a comprehensive set of quality goals and metrics.
• Promotes collaboration with peers in IT to develop test processes for CI/CD as well as meet deadlines and satisfy requirements.
• Provides accurate estimates for projects, including QA resourcing and testing schedules.
• Creates and leverages automation during all phases of the test process using Selenium and Java.
• Collaborates with onshore, offshore, and project team members as needed for project success.
• Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location.
• Able to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.

Non-Essential Functions

• Assists in other areas of the department as necessary.
• Assists in other areas of the company as necessary.

Required Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/Certifications

• Minimum 7 years’ software quality assurance experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ functional and back-end testing of eCommerce websites or comparable complex systems.
• Minimum 4 years’ hands-on experience using industry standard software QA tools including Selenium and Java.
• Minimum 4 years’ hands-on experience writing automation to drive end to end and/or API test scenarios.
• Minimum 4 years’ working in an Agile environment.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with at least one database technology, Oracle, MS SQL Server or DB2 and ability to write basic SQL queries.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and SQA methodology as well as experience testing on an Agile team.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent test resource planning and test scheduling skills.
• Proven ability to create project testing estimates and deliver on time and on quality.
• High-level understanding of design/development methodologies and project management concepts.
• Able to work effectively and produce consistent results with minimum supervision.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to communicate with all levels of the organization from senior management down to staff level.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent collaboration skills.

Recommended

• Understanding of web services, SOAP, REST and XML concepts and technologies.
• Database knowledge in a major RDBMS system such as DB2, MS SQL Server or Oracle.
• Solid understanding of build tools and software configuration management standards.
• Degree in computer science or a related technical field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Workspace applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Other Conditions

• Management will review the Job Analysis for this position prior to a job offer.

Pay Ranges
Level 3 - $130,000 - $160,000
Level Senior - $150,000 - $190,000, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.