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Quality Assurance Engineer

Job#:
RE042611C

Location:
Kalispell, MT

Job Summary

The QA Engineer will work in partnership with the QA team. He/She will participate in the design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing and modification of QA processes, programs, scripts based on and related to system design specifications at Avail-TVN. He/she is expected to be highly skilled and proficient in the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge related to computer systems, analysis, infrastructure, and system engineering while working independently and without close supervision.

Major Activities To Ensure Achievement of Key Results and Deliverables

  • Define, design, and implement solutions for high-performance systems using data processing applications, home grown tools, Unix tools, and other emerging technologies
  • Propose infrastructure changes needed to support and ever growing software base
  • Develop prototypes rapidly for evaluation and validation purposes
  • Document code and system designs
  • Provide application support and systems maintenance
  • Perform research and analysis on needs and possibilities
  • Provide technical mentor-ship and be an example to other members of the engineering team

Qualifications

  • 10+ years' of work experience
  • Experience with C/C++, Perl, Ruby on Rails, PHP programming experience in the production of high quality, high performance, and highly available software preferred
  • Experience in software engineering, architecture, testing/quality assurance, and project management
  • Experience in Linux, Unix, BSD, Solaris, Sun OS, Ultrix operating systems preferred
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities in highly complex, diverse, integrated software/hardware systems
  • Experience in a 24x7 technical support atmosphere
  • Dedicated to achieving project schedules and milestones
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Routing and networking (physical and logical) experience
  • Experience in technical writing and documentation preferred
  • Positive, eager, aggressive attitude and ability to get the job done

Key Results and Deliverables (What does success look like)

| Required |

  • Highly responsible, detail-oriented problem solver with a proven ability to contribute to a creative environment
  • Able to work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks efficiently
  • Apply good verbal and written skills
  • Play an active role in discussing the evolution of the product
  • Develop deep expertise in multiple areas
  • Keep abreast of latest technologies and trends
  • Maintain positive, optimistic attitude while under pressure and multitasking several items at once

| Desired |

  • 4 years bachelor's degree in computer science/equivalent work experience
  • Knowledge of other popular Internet programming languages and open source frameworks

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.