Software Developer

EXCELLENT CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY WITH A FORTUNE 500 COMPANY IN SUNNYVALE, CA

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Codes software applications to adhere to designs supporting internal business requirements or external customers. Standardizes the quality assurance procedure for software. Oversees testing and develops fixes. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 0 - 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude required. Typically reports to a project leader or manager.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

This position requires a candidate with experience in Software and System Integration with ability to debug and troubleshoot through logging and end to end testing functionality. The candidate must be well versed in software tools and able to create and/or modify code in order to perform the function of integrating software, compile and release code for downstream testing activities prior to large scale deployment. Software development skills and experience will be a strong plus for this position. Defect tracking, management and overall life cycle oversight to resolution and closure will be a key expectation for this role.

5+ years of proven track record testing Internet or cloud based services and platforms in a mid to larger Linux environment
3+ years of outstanding proven record in hands-on developing highly technical test automation frameworks from ground up, including API, UI and Unit test automation
Strong grasp and practical experience with automation of at least one cloud platform (eg VMWare, OpenStack, Cloudstack)
Passionate and knowledgeable of QA processes and methodology, with ability to create and execute detailed test plans and test cases, perform root cause analysis to identify problems in design and/or implementation.
Deep understanding of web and networking technologies on server and client side, strong with at least one Scripting and/or high level language: Python (preferred), Java, Shell, Perl, Golang
Familiarity with REST/SOAP/JSON APIs
Solid working knowledge of NoSQL databases, Cassandra preferred
System and application performance and load testing knowledge is a plus
Self-motivated, with excellent oral and written communication skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Master's preferred

THE ENGINEER SHOULD
. Be able to compile code.
. Be experienced with C/C++/Java/Python and other interpreted languages.
. Be familiar with mobile app development.
. Be well verse in CPE/STB technology.
. Be able to work in a fast paced environment.