Quality Assurance Tech III
Spectraforce
Santa Cruz, California
a month ago
Job Description
Title: Quality Assurance Tech III/ Engineer
Location: Santa Cruz,CA,US
Duartion:9 Months
Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Engineer who will help us build next generation in-vehicle driver experiences for the drivers who use company's mobile delivery application for package delivery. We are looking for an individual with a passion for delivering high quality mobile apps and integrated automotive software solutions. Our testing needs require the ideal candidate to enjoy on road/in vehicle testing using our product both for feature validation and performing the role of an company's Delivery Associate doing real world package deliveries using our electric delivery test vans. The ideal candidate has experience validating Android Mobile and Automotive software both in test environments (Lab) as well in vehicle testing (On Road Testing). We expect the candidate to perform Manual test case regression (70% of time) from our Santa Cruz, CA office on test benches and perform Release regression and feature testing (30% of time) from our fleet of test vans in Bay area delivering packages to actual customers. Testers are expected to execute test cases, log detailed bugs, and work with QA and Dev teams to validate and repro Production issues. The candidate will work both autonomously doing on road testing and with other QA team members. Testers are expected to understand “Grey Box” testing and have knowledge of multi-tier technical architectures. The ideal candidate will have experience leading testing projects working with groups such as Product Management, User Experience Design, and Development to understand customer usage models and technical implementation, all while developing test plans and test suites that approximate real-world environments and regression tests. Software QA Engineers are also responsible for driving the software development process toward quality-centric methodologies effectively creating test reports that communicate test progress, metrics, and issues.
Responsibilities:
* Evaluate product functionality and create test strategies and execute test cases to assess product quality.
* Lead the testing of large-scale systems, create test plans, test cases, and drive continuous improvements to the quality assurance processes
* Provide detailed bug reports and debug across multi tiered test and production environment
* Communicate with engineering teams, partnering technical teams to gather requirements, and with management to provide regular detailed status reports on project progress
* Set up and maintain Automation Lab hardware and software
* Coordinate and execute “In Field” Vehicle Integration testing of delivery software
* Coordinate fleet of test vehicles
* Provide test summary reports that communicate key quality indicators, risks, and mitigations to leadership
* Estimate and communicate project timelines
* Engage with a team of quality engineering professionals to ensure the highest quality product delivery
* Work across time zones with offshore resources
Requirements:
* Experience in manual testing
* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent work experience
* 4+ year of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer
* 2+ years experience in a test or development lead role as part of a product development organization developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging
* Experience setting up test hardware and environments
* Experience working with prototypes and maintaining multiple build test and configuration setups
* Experience testing Bluetooth/BLE technologies
* Experience in cross-team cooperation
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
* Infotainment or automotive software test experience
* Valid US drivers license to support in vehicle "on-road" testing
* Able to perform package deliveries over a 8-10 hour period in both Ride-A-Longs with Delivery Associate and able to operate a company's Delivery Vehicle independently
* Candidate must complete Motor Vehicle Report, Criminal Background Check, and Drug Test to support in vehicle "on-road" testing
* 10% travel potentially required to test vehicles at test tracks.
Must haves:
Test planning, test cases, creation
Environment set up
Troubleshooting and bug isolation
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.
Location: Santa Cruz,CA,US
Duartion:9 Months
Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Engineer who will help us build next generation in-vehicle driver experiences for the drivers who use company's mobile delivery application for package delivery. We are looking for an individual with a passion for delivering high quality mobile apps and integrated automotive software solutions. Our testing needs require the ideal candidate to enjoy on road/in vehicle testing using our product both for feature validation and performing the role of an company's Delivery Associate doing real world package deliveries using our electric delivery test vans. The ideal candidate has experience validating Android Mobile and Automotive software both in test environments (Lab) as well in vehicle testing (On Road Testing). We expect the candidate to perform Manual test case regression (70% of time) from our Santa Cruz, CA office on test benches and perform Release regression and feature testing (30% of time) from our fleet of test vans in Bay area delivering packages to actual customers. Testers are expected to execute test cases, log detailed bugs, and work with QA and Dev teams to validate and repro Production issues. The candidate will work both autonomously doing on road testing and with other QA team members. Testers are expected to understand “Grey Box” testing and have knowledge of multi-tier technical architectures. The ideal candidate will have experience leading testing projects working with groups such as Product Management, User Experience Design, and Development to understand customer usage models and technical implementation, all while developing test plans and test suites that approximate real-world environments and regression tests. Software QA Engineers are also responsible for driving the software development process toward quality-centric methodologies effectively creating test reports that communicate test progress, metrics, and issues.
Responsibilities:
* Evaluate product functionality and create test strategies and execute test cases to assess product quality.
* Lead the testing of large-scale systems, create test plans, test cases, and drive continuous improvements to the quality assurance processes
* Provide detailed bug reports and debug across multi tiered test and production environment
* Communicate with engineering teams, partnering technical teams to gather requirements, and with management to provide regular detailed status reports on project progress
* Set up and maintain Automation Lab hardware and software
* Coordinate and execute “In Field” Vehicle Integration testing of delivery software
* Coordinate fleet of test vehicles
* Provide test summary reports that communicate key quality indicators, risks, and mitigations to leadership
* Estimate and communicate project timelines
* Engage with a team of quality engineering professionals to ensure the highest quality product delivery
* Work across time zones with offshore resources
Requirements:
* Experience in manual testing
* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent work experience
* 4+ year of experience working as a Quality Assurance Engineer
* 2+ years experience in a test or development lead role as part of a product development organization developing test methodologies, writing test plans, creating test cases, and debugging
* Experience setting up test hardware and environments
* Experience working with prototypes and maintaining multiple build test and configuration setups
* Experience testing Bluetooth/BLE technologies
* Experience in cross-team cooperation
* Strong communication skills both verbal and written
* Knowledge of QA methodology and tools
* Infotainment or automotive software test experience
* Valid US drivers license to support in vehicle "on-road" testing
* Able to perform package deliveries over a 8-10 hour period in both Ride-A-Longs with Delivery Associate and able to operate a company's Delivery Vehicle independently
* Candidate must complete Motor Vehicle Report, Criminal Background Check, and Drug Test to support in vehicle "on-road" testing
* 10% travel potentially required to test vehicles at test tracks.
Must haves:
Test planning, test cases, creation
Environment set up
Troubleshooting and bug isolation
About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $50.00/hr.