Sr QA Engineer with SOAP Web Services API testing
San Jose, CA
Fat Spaniel Technologies, Inc.
http://www.fatspaniel.com
SR Quality Assurance Engineer with SOAP and Web Services API Testing experience
Fat Spaniel Technologies is the leading provider of critical data infrastructure and services for the renewable energy industry. Fat Spaniel’s independent, third-party services enable system owners, installers, integrators, manufacturers and distributed utilities to optimize the delivery and monetization of distributed energy. Fat Spaniel’s products are presently deployed worldwide on both renewable and fossil-fuel distributed energy systems including solar, wind, fuel cells, micro-turbines, diesel generators, and combined heat & power systems. Fat Spaniel is backed by top-tier cleantech venture funds DFJ Element and Chrysalix Energy.
Job Summary
Experienced Web Services (SOAP/REST) tester with performance testing background to participate in and provide technical leadership for the software quality assurance testing of our high availability, renewable energy monitoring platform. Design, implement, document, and maintain test software and test automation programs. Evaluate, implement or create software tools used to perform software quality assurance, including performance testing, build verification and regression tests. Drive processes to reduce test script maintenance and improve and simplify quality assurance processes. Write test plans that define strategies for testing complex software systems. Design and automate test cases to validate complex software systems, including white and black box tests, and develop supporting test tools. Participate in the full development lifecycle. Conduct regular regression tests on a periodic basis to ensure performance levels of production systems. Work closely with software engineers on technical issues related to the development of complex, large-scale systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with QA, Project Managers, IT, and Development Teams
* Follow project milestones and be responsible on creating test cases and defining test plans from acceptance through functional, regression and performance testing for Web Services/APIs (SOAP/REST)
* Develop and automate Web Services API testing using open source frameworks such as JMeter and SoapUI.
* Create and execute complex database queries to validate database performance and integrity.
* Support and maintain existing production Web Services, providing support for performance issues and launches of enhancements
* Contribute to development of Full Performance Test Infrastructure, planning, tools and environments.
* Effectively communicate test results to all teams and management.
Job Requirements
* BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent
* 5-7 years software quality assurance engineering experience in an enterprise environment with Service Oriented Architecture
* 2+ years testing and automation of Web Services (SOAP)
* 3+ years experience with automated test and performance tools; SoapUI, JMeter, LoadRunner, WinRunner (SOAPUI-Groovy Scripting experience a plus)
* 2+ years with the design, development and testing of complex SQL and data retrieval.
* 2+ years Perl, and Shell Scripting with Hands-on experience in back-end testing of Linux/Unix based applications and systems
* Customer-focused, ability to triage issues, react well to changes, work with teams and ability to multi-task on multiple products and projects
If you feel you have the drive to work in a fast-paced startup, send your resume to: careers@fatspaniel.com
No phone calls or agencies, please.
We are not sponsoring H1B visas at this time.
Principals only, no recruiters or consulting firms!
Fat Spaniel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity. Compensation is based on experience. We offer a competitive compensation package including stock options, medical & dental benefits, 401(k), vacation and holiday pay.
Company Information:
http://www.fatspaniel.com
Careers Page:
http://www.fatspaniel.com/about-us/careers.html
Location: (Downtown San Jose)
2 West Santa Clara Street, 5th Floor
San Jose, California 95113
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