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Software Engineer I

Location Birmingham, Alabama

  • Category Technology
  • Job ID R24_0000031833
  • Brand Motion
  • Status Full time
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Overview

Here, you’ll find a culture that always has its finger on the pulse of ingenuity and innovation. After all, building on our legacy depends on acting with integrity to deliver future-focused transformation — and that’s where you’ll come in. By adding your resourcefulness and out-of-the-box thinking to ours, we’ll be able to achieve great things — both as a team, and as individuals. Whatever your area of IT expertise, we’ll empower you to bring your authentic self to work and support you to do your best work.

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SUMMARY:

Under close supervision the Software Engineer I is responsible for development and management of automated test scripts based upon manual test cases, execution of automated test scripts, and reporting of defects. The ultimate goal is ensuring the high quality of Motion IT applications, as measured by post-production defects.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship.

JOB DUTIES

· Provides production support of applications and is responsible for determining testing strategies, as well as, proposing and implementing testing strategies by exercising some independent thinking and judgment.

· Defines, develops, executes, and documents automated test scripts and cases utilizing a full range of tools and processes, automation frameworks, software development languages and database tools.

· Logs defects discovered into defect repository, and reports test findings to IT Project Managers and/or Application Developers for corrective action.

· Proactive in working with Application Development teams to assign Document Object Model (DOM) elements with identifiable attributes.

· Consults with Application Development staff on execution of automated scripts to help perform unit testing.

· Keeps abreast of emerging technology and trends in automated test development.

· Contributes to each phase of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) primarily through regression and unit testing.

· Performs application system performance monitoring of both Test and Production platforms/environments.

· Ensures all test results are properly documented, and captures all relevant information.

· Support the software development release cycle, ensuring proper testing is completed on new releases in a timely and accurate manner.

· Responsible for keeping stakeholders (IT Project Managers, Application Developers, Business Process Owners, etc.) and IT management informed of testing status and defects discovered.

· Ensures applications are functional, reliable, and responsive through automated testing.

· Ensures that application business rules, associated logic, and application development security best practices (per OWASP top 10) are adhered to within systems, as part of the QA testing process

· Responsible for following policies and procedures, software testing guidelines, and best practices for software development

· Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field and zero (0) to two (2) years of related experience or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

· Basic understanding of application configuration, maintenance and support.

· Proficiency with Java, Selenium, Karate, mabl, and SQL. Experience with other automated testing tools is desirable.

· Experience with structured application development and change control methodologies.

· Experience with relational database methodology as well as methods for accessing and validating of data via SQL.

· Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment.

· BS degree is preferred.

· Software Quality (CASQ or CSQA) and/or Software Testing (CAST or CSTE) Certifications a plus

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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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Employee Benefits

  • Flexible Working Schedules

  • Wellbeing Programs

  • Learning Opportunities

  • Community Engagement

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Pet Insurance

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Latisha

The coaching and development at GPC has been phenomenal over the years. My managers truly know what is going on in their teams. They are able to guide me and answer questions.

Latisha Ward GPC Data Voice Infrastructure Provisioning Coordinator

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