Sr. Software Quality Engr.

61082BRAuto req ID:61082BRJob Code:I1558P IT Quality Assurance Prof IV Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Senior Software Quality Assurance EngineerSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :058Time Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Additional Qualifications and Skills:The following are preferred:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate problems, strategy, and/or solutions to technical and non-technical audiences of all levels in the organization
- Experience with Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, and AWS Distributed Load Testing
- Experience with industry standard tools for assessing digital accessibility in web-based user interfaces, e.g., aXe, Lighthouse
- Experience working with local and offshore teams and maintaining consistency throughout
- Ability to deal constructively with problems that do not have clear solution outcomes
- Ability to weigh the available options and provide decision driven data to choose the best option for the organization's needs
- Proficiency in JavaScript and/or Java
- Calm, composed demeanor
Additional Information:This position is approved for a 2-year term (with possibility of renewal/extension) which begins on the first day of employment.
This role is offered as a hybrid position (some combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA-based campus on a regular basis. Specific schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
While we continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions, we appreciate your understanding and flexibility with our interview process. Please note that we will be conducting interviews virtually (phone and or Zoom) for selected candidates until further notice.
Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and well being of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Webpage (https://huhs.harvard.edu/testing#gsc.tab=0) . Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University's COVID-19 Information Website. (https://huhs.harvard.edu/covid-19-information#gsc.tab=0)
Harvard Business School will not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity.
Culture of Inclusion: The work and well-being of HBS is profoundly strengthened by the diversity of our network and our differences in background, culture, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and life experiences. Explore more about HBS work culture here: https://www.hbs.edu/employment.Department:Information TechnologyPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, IdentitySchedule:Minimum of 40 hours/weekJob Function:Information Technology, TechnicalSchool/Unit:Harvard Business School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years' post-secondary education or relevant work experience
Working Conditions:
- Additional support outside of regularly scheduled hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holiday breaks, may occasionally be required
Position Description:Are you excited by the idea of joining a world-class organization at the intersection of higher education and business? Are you drawn to the community and energy of being on a college campus? Do you enjoy the challenge of testing cutting edge learning technologies to make great software even better? If so, consider joining our team! The assessments provided by Quality Assurance Engineers are critical to the crafting of the custom teaching tools that support Harvard Business school's mission to educate leaders who make a difference in the world.
The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer reports to the Senior Director, Quality Assurance, Harvard Business School (HBS) IT. In this role, you will closely collaborate with the Technology Products Group (TPG) to ensure the functional correctness, adherence to performance and digital accessibility standards, and load tolerance of the complex, custom learning applications they build and support. Working in close partnership with subject matter experts you will be responsible for developing and executing automated tests that fully validate the build solutions. You will drive test strategy, build and improve data testing processes, and grow testing practices within the IT organization.
The ideal candidate will be an energetic quick learner who possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills, has a knack for discovering the hidden vulnerabilities in complex software products, and shows maturity, accountability, and professionalism throughout their work efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with TPG software developers to establish testing strategies that simplify and support comprehensive test coverage in the software development life cycle, encourage best practices and ensure high-quality releases
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify testable components and potential code complexity vulnerabilities
- Design and implement automated tests that exercise product user interfaces and APIs
- Design, build and debug automation frameworks for integration in CI/CD pipeline
- Develop a deep understanding of technologies with the TPG portfolio and communicate complex technical issues to audiences of mixed experience
- Lead the adoption of best practices, tools, designs, and frameworks in functional and automated testing
- Serve as a trusted advisor to colleagues providing strong technical guidance that balances adherence to standards with flexibility
- Assume additional responsibilities as assigned
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.