QA Engineer for Performance and Automated Testing

Design, develop, execute, and evaluate automated and performance tests.

QA Engineer for Performance and Automated Testing

Cambridge, MA

Primary Responsibilities

  • Designing, writing and executing load test scripts in Java, using Xceptance Load Test (XLT)
  • Designing and creating automated tests using XLT
  • Executing and evaluating load and automated tests
  • Communicating test results to clients

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Demonstrated programming experience in Java
  • Solid knowledge of basic Web technologies such as HTTP/S, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
  • Demonstrated experience with test automation using a tool from the xUnit family
  • Experience with performance testing
  • Demonstrated experience with test automation tools for web applications, such as Selenium, WebDriver, and QTP/UFT
  • Experience with Unix environments a plus

Personal Strengths

  • Positive attitude with a drive to learn and tackle new professional challenges and responsibilities
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Ability to coordinate your work with other team members and work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work with cross-cultural teams across time zones
  • Ability to explain technical matters clearly and succinctly, also to non-technical people
  • Attention to detail and dedication to quality
  • Analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Application Information

General

Please apply by email at jobs@xceptance.com and provide the requested information. We generally arrange a short phone interview as the first step of the application process.

Material

We want to learn as much as possible about you, so please provide the following material with your application:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Why you would be a good addition to our team
  • Possible start date and desired salary

We look forward to
welcoming you at Xceptance!