SDET - Software Developer in Test

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to work on a large test automation initiative with an extremely well-known organization in Philadelphia. This is a long term contract opportunity. Client will Skype to hire for non local candidates willing to work on site in Philadelphia.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Write code to test the wide functionality of products and software.
- Write automated test scripts that allow for repeatable, reliable testing solutions.
- Assists in providing guidance and mentorship for junior-level SDET's. Provides technical leadership and consultation with regards to practices, procedures and techniques.
- Create Automated Testing documentation, including Test Plans, Test Summary Reports, etc.
- Execute automated test scripts, and report out results to team.
- Analyze broken test cases and diagnose and repair to working order.
- Diagnose and repair simple bugs within production code
- Perform code reviews of automation scripts and Front End codebases
- Maintain automation codebase in a version control system (GIT, SVN)
- Create simple SQL queries for validation of databases
- Write SOAP and RESTful API automated scripts
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

- 5+ years of professional programming experience
- Knowledge in most of the following:
- HTML5, XML, CSS 3, JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, web standards, browser compatibility/workarounds, accessibility laws and development techniques, HTTP and RESTful web services, Java
- Experience with:
- Cucumber, RSpec, Jenkins, Capybara, Selenium, and similar technologies
- Experience with Code Quality Governance related tools, such as:
- Gerrit, Sonar, Cobertura, JIRA, etc.
- Working experience with Middleware development (services/database), data integration and comparing data using web service endpoints
- Experience in creating, executing and debugging automated testing scripts using programming languages such as Python, Ruby and Java.
- Experience building web applications in Java and/or Ruby
- Working experience using off the shelf tools such as Parasoft
- Working knowledge with REST APIs, verifying HTTP responses, methods, headers, etc.
- Working experience on Windows and Linux platforms for both GUI and command line interfaces.
- Use of relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL (both querying and use of dataset as Scripting object) using tools like SQL Developer, TOAD etc, preferred.
- Experience with Internet test tools such as Rally, Juniper, and Eclipse etc.
- Creative, self-motivated team player willing to take the lead to develop cutting-edge innovative solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate as part of a team.
- Curiosity to learn the newest techniques and technologies.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
- MUST BE ABLE TO WORK NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS, VARIABLE SCHEDULE(S) AS NECESSARY.

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is an EEO Employer.

Company Profile:

Beacon Hill Technologies, a premier National Information Technology Staffing Group, provides world class technology talent across all industries on a contract, direct (permanent), contract-to-direct and project basis. Beacon Hill Technologies' dedicated team of recruiting and staffing experts consistently delivers quality IT professionals to solve our customers' technical and business needs.

Beacon Hill Technologies covers a broad spectrum of IT positions, including Project Management and Business Analysis, Programming/Development, Database, Infrastructure, Quality Assurance, Production/Support and ERP roles.

We look forward to working with you.