Sr. QA Automation Engineer

Company Overview:

Satcom Direct (SD) provides global connectivity solutions for business and general aviation, military, government, and land mobile services. Since 1997, SD has worked to solve the unsolvable and advance the technology of connectivity through our industry-leading hardware and flight operations software. Our company culture is based on innovation and creativity which allows our team members to thrive in a dynamic atmosphere. We are looking for people who are passionate about customer satisfaction and who excel in a constantly changing environment.

Satcom Direct offers a highly competitive benefits package. For our US based employees, the company covers the entire cost for an employee’s health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, as well as contributing to a significant portion of the family premium. Our global headquarters offers an on-site gym staffed with personal trainers, a café, food trucks, social hour, and more. With an open vacation policy, employees have the flexibility to take time when they need it. SD is centrally located on the beautiful Space Coast in Viera, FL, which is one of the Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the United States.

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible for performing tests on ongoing new development and legacy software. Experience with a variety of automated testing tools as well as manual testing techniques. Strong skills in reporting and documentation for testing summaries and procedures. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and should demonstrate the following competencies to consistently perform the essential functions of this position. All employees are expected to adhere to and be knowledgeable of Satcom Direct (SD) operations standards, established security/safety rules and requirements for attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the fundamental knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform the job successfully:   

• Ability to work in a group with fast paced development teams and transitional project priorities
• Design and execute test plans (Automated and Manual) on Web and Windows based applications
• Develop Regression Test Suite for new and legacy systems
• Participate in design and planning meetings
• Help the team implement best practices for code and testing
• Use JIRA to track issues and create work items
• Generate build procedures to run automated tests as part of a continuous deployment process
• Participate in team code reviews
• Identify test requirement from specifications
• Identify any potential quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues
• Ensure that validated deliverables meet functional and design specifications and requirements
• Testing the solution in terms of functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other legacy and/or external systems
• Other duties may be assigned. 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS:

• Be able to identify deficiencies in the code and suggest improvements
• Experience testing Windows Services, Web Services, WCF, ASP, .NET, Web API
• Experience working with an Agile/Scrum team highly desired
• Excellent Analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience testing C#, .NET, XML, JSON, and SQL
• Angular and Azure DevOps experience is a plus
• Ability to understand and create test plans from specifications or verbal communications
• Liaison with development, project management, and customer support
• Candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug test
• Experience with QA Automation tools and best practices preferred
• Experience in aviation is a plus

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a related discipline preferred 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing general office duties for this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand and/or walk around (including the use of stairs). Other demands include the ability to openly communicate with others by talking, listening and reading, able to lift light objects (<25lbs), and use standard office equipment such as computer, printer, phone and cell phone. In addition, there is an occasional need to bend, twist or stoop in order to open/close cabinets, reach for files or other standard office type o