Position Summary
We believe work is not a place, but rather a thing you do. Our technology revolves around this core philosophy. We are relentlessly committed to helping people work and play from anywhere, on any device. Innovation, creativity and a passion for ever-improving performance drive our company and our people forward. We empower the original mobile device: YOU!
Location:
Santa Barbara
Requisition:
R5446 Software Test Engineer 2 (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Software Test Engineer 2
Job Description:
The Software Test Engineer 2 is a software test engineer who designs, develops, and maintains software test plans and executes on black box and test automation frameworks. This position is a key quality leader within the web marketing scrum teams. The software Test Engineer 2 is responsible for performing the creation and execution of automated tests across a diverse set of digital marketing online conversion workflows and experiments. Includes functionality testing for performance, scalability and load, and regression.
Principal Responsibilities
Applies understanding related to developing, modifying and evaluating test cases based on user stories relevant to manual and automated test planning.
Analyzes CMS environment, architecture, and interdependencies to determine and apply appropriate test methodologies and cases relative to applications being tested.
Participates in code peer reviews, designs sessions, and executes reusable and maintainable automated scripts to verify the functionality, accuracy and efficiency of our marketing websites.
Analyzes testing results and collaborates with the web dev scrum team to uncover way to prevent future bugs and contributes to the integrity of technical work.
Actively participates scrum ceremonies; leads smoke tests, and code deployment process improvements.
Closely works with product owners to assess the user stories test and acceptance criteria.
Proactively expands knowledge regarding Agile software test methodologies and advancement, incorporating this knowledge where applicable; seeks out internal mentors, courses and various learning opportunities
Modify and evaluate software test plans and test automation frameworks used to test and optimize complex applications, resolving issues in innovative and practical ways.
Proactively provide recommendations to working groups regarding the improvement of testing practices in the wider organization
Assist in researching and providing solutions and to add, modify, or enhance previously recorded automated scripts and frameworks.
Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be substituted for formal education; 3+ years minimum relevant work experience
Understanding Agile test methodologies, Scrum QA process and Agile project tools such as Jira
Knowledge of testing product quality in software requirements for features and system qualities (including performance and security), product design, software design, estimates, source code, test plans, unit test harnesses, software and system performance data, software product information and bug fixes
Strong Knowledge of web development and Java, Javascript, and J-Unit
Experience with Stash, Jenkins, BrowserStack, and Selenium
Competencies
Teamwork: Looks for ways to create organizational synergy and to harness cross‐functional efforts; is consistently cooperative, collegial, and professional in working with people within and outside of one’s own group; supports higher level agendas and makes it his or her business to support corporate interests; respects and relates well to people from varied backgrounds
Communication: Shares appropriate information that helps others; fosters open communication and stays receptive to bad news as well as good; uses clear, direct, straightforward communications with others; encourages constructive dialogue to ensure all opinions and possibilities are heard; Speaks up and offers opinions when input is needed
Excellence Orientation: Understands the marketing department’s objectives and works diligently towards those goals; pursues goals beyond what is typically expected or expressed; is results‐oriented, with a strong drive to accomplish objectives and meet high standards; strives to improve own performance and to have a significant impact on Citrix’s GoTo web marketing product success.
Accountability: Makes no excuses and takes full responsibility for own actions and results; is reliable and can be counted on to do what he or she says is going to be done; notices and communicates when things are off track or misdirected; acts with a sense of purpose and sets clear direction for others to follow; effectively deals with performance challenges and setbacks; works through ambiguity in order to maintain momentum and achieve progress; when raising issues or concerns, brings ideas about how to remedy the situation
Authenticity: Is consistently approachable and transparent, and refuses to let ego undermine relationships; shows concern and respect for people, their knowledge and contributions; remains calm and composed even in stressful or trying circumstances; is confident, but at the same time shows grace and humility; acts ethically and is above reproach; understands the impact of his actions and statements on others.
Innovation: Discusses and evaluates calculated risks versus the need for innovation; generates and/or fosters creative, new ideas that push traditional boundaries; shows flexibility, open-mindedness and the desire to continually explore new ideas; understands and accepts bad news or failure as a condition of innovation and progress
**LI-MD1, Santa Barbara, CA
Functional Area:
Software Development
About us:
Citrix is a cloud company that enables mobile workstyles. We create a continuum between work and life by allowing people to work whenever, wherever, and however they choose. Flexibility and collaboration is what we’re all about. The Perks: We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll enjoy our workstyle within an incredible culture. We’ll give you all the tools you need to succeed so you can grow and develop with us.
Citrix Systems, Inc. is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status and other protected classifications.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the job application process, please contact us at (877) 924-8749 or email us at taoperations@citrix.com for assistance.