Software Engineer - Test

Job Description

Gordian delivers leading edge technology to the construction industry across North America. We have created innovative and effective ways to automate the estimating and procurement processes for governmental and academic organizations as well as private industry. Now we are actively developing new products and services to expand our offerings and we need additional talent to maintain the exceptional level of product we produce. We are looking for talented, self-motivated developers who want to work in a fast-paced, progressive development environment at a company where people and company culture are key to our success.Why you want to work for our Engineering team:The Engineering team is vital to the success of our current and emerging software developments. As part of this team, you will be able to deliver enhancements and customizations on new and existing products to make an impact for the business and our customers. As we continue to expand our product suite, we look for innovative team members to persevere in the ever-changing environment of technology. Our goal is to optimize our products to make sure our customers are mission ready.The Software Engineer in Test is responsible for designing, developing, and analyzing automated test suites and tools for Gordian s capital planning software. Responsibilities include mentoring entry level Software Associates in Test, reviewing manual test suites for automation, and developing automation tools and utilities in a variety of programming languages for a web-based enterprise application. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and have a passion for technology and creative problem solving. You will be responsible for championing new technologies and process, planning, designing, and evaluating the testing strategy, as well as collaborating with product management. You will ensure that the finished product is tested thoroughly in a clean, repeatable manner for products developed in JAVA, .NET, Go, T-SQL, React etc. If you are self-driven, enjoy working in a team environment, have an entrepreneurial spirit and enjoy creating innovative solutions to complex problems, Gordian may be a fit for you.Responsibilities:

• Develop automation by writing components, tools, and scripts to automate the owned test cases
• Develop powerful tools and automation systems to accelerate product development, ensuring long-term quality
• Automate existing black box tests (all tiers) for functional and performance uses
• Ensure the successful execution of the automated test suite.
• Ensure the teams and roles you work with are following the standards and best practices when working with QA
• Create test documentation (test strategies, plans, designs, scripts) derived from a variety of sources (business use cases, functional specifications, object models, relational diagrams, class diagrams, and system diagrams) to support individual and group testing efforts.
• Create feature test plans and cases, and supporting applications, harnesses, and automation to successfully test at the API, class, interface, data access, and application layers
• Assist in maintaining quality of work through regular code reviews
• Mentor entry level Software Associates in Test on engineering and company best practices
• Advocate for quality software development by influencing and improving upstream development processes, creating a proactive approach to quality in all its forms
• Analyzes test results to determine where application bugs exist and where tests need improvement

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of test experience
• 2+ years of programing experience in Object oriented (C#, Java) or Scripting (Python) languages
• 1+ years of test automation experience
• Bachelor s Degree with a major in Computer Science, Engineering, Math or Physics or graduation from Technical School
• Expertise with at least 2 of the following: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Selenium, Robot Framework, PyTest
• Experience with .NET Framework 4.5 and MS Visual Studio 2013
• Clear understanding of software development practices and lifecycles
• Strong knowledge of Object Oriented concepts
• Self-reliant and motivated self-starter
• Project and task oriented with a focus on details
• Ability to work well within a group or individually on projects

Preferred skills/experience:

• Experience with industry best practices
• Experience with Security testing
• Proven ability to write test automation frameworks or harnesses
• Experience with Agile project development, either with XP, Scrum, Kanban, Lean
• Prior experience automating test cases with commercial test tools, such as Selenium, Robot Framework, Pytest etc., is a plus

Fortive is a diversified industrial growth company comprised of Professional Instrumentation and Industrial Technologies businesses that are recognized leaders in attractive markets. With 2017 revenues of $6.7 billion, Fortive s well-known brands hold leading positions in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution.Fortive is headquartered in Everett, Washington and employs a team of more than 26,000 research and development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, service and administrative employees in more than 50 countries around the world. Our team grows by tackling challenges that accelerate progress and further their careers. With a culture rooted in continuous improvement, the core of our company s operating model is the Fortive Business System. For more information please visit: www.fortive.com.Gordian is the world s leading provider of facility and construction cost data, software and services for all phases of the building lifecycle. A pioneer of Job Order Contracting (JOC), Gordian s offerings also include our proprietary RSMeans data and Facility Intelligence solutions. From planning to design, procurement, construction and operations, Gordian s solutions help clients maximize efficiency, optimize cost savings and increase building quality. Gordian is a part of the international business group Fortive, with 26,000 people employed worldwide.We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, HSA, and a 401(k) retirement plan. EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/DisabledApply Now,

Keyskills :
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