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Wolfram Research, Inc. Quality Assurance Engineer (Independent Contractor)\u2014Bhubaneswar, India in Bhubaneswar, India
Job title: Quality Assurance Engineer
Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, Wolfram|Alpha and Wolfram Language, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to be part of its Wolfram Technical Consulting department.
The Technical Consulting team leverages the power of Wolfram technologies and the expertise of its highly skilled team members to execute project work and create custom software applications and workflow solutions for Wolfram customers. The Quality Assurance Engineer supports these efforts by evaluating and ensuring the quality of custom applications in all their parts and aspects during their development.
The company
Wolfram is a multinational company headquartered in the United States. By joining Wolfram, you will gain unique experience working with high-quality global teams from the best universities around the world. Our company provides diverse projects and opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
Creating detailed, comprehensive and well-structured custom test plans and test cases
Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating testing activities
Designing, developing and executing automation scripts using Wolfram technologies as well as open source tools
Identifying, recording, documenting thoroughly and tracking application and technology issues
Performing thorough regression testing when issues are resolved
Working closely with application developers to improve custom applications
Recommending product and technology improvements to enhance user experience
Developing and tracking application-specific quality assurance metrics
Maintaining updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements
Qualifications
Proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics or a related technical or quantitative field
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
Exceptional attention to detail
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects
Great team player and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Preferred qualifications
Familiarity with Wolfram Language
Strong knowledge of various operating systems, including Linux and Microsoft Windows
High proficiency in computer technology and various programming languages
Hands-on experience with software engineering tools and issue tracking systems
Experience with performance and/or security testing
Understanding of best software engineering practices and the full software development life cycle
Location: Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Job type: Full time (40 hours per week)/Independent Contractor
Reporting to: Director of Wolfram Technical Consulting
Wolfram is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its company. Women, candidates from scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.