Linux Web Software QA Engineer for Hot Web 2.0 Company - San Francisco SOMA

Linux Web Software QA Engineer for Hot Web 2.0 Company -
San Francisco SOMA

If you are looking for a creative, fun environment, please send me your resume and I will call you to discuss further and answer any questions that you may have.

This dynamic company is looking for a talented QA engineer who will help ensure the quality of code released; develop and implement test plans to ensure robust releases on production systems. Duties include test planning, test plan generation, hands-on testing, and problem reporting. The ability to work independently and with a small team is important.

Responsibilities:

* Participates in test planning, including lab setup
* Develops test plans and reviews them with other project members
* Hands-on test execution of product tests. This would include test setup, execution, and problem reporting
* Helps maintain a standard development methodology, including requirements, test plans, and quality criteria
* Helps maintain defect tracking and test plan repository systems
* Tests across multiple products on multiple OSes and browsers
* Reproduce field problems and help support as needed
* Monitor customer forums and respond as appropriate
* Collect and analyze data to help characterize problems
* Manage day-to-day tasks productively without management direction
* Learn new applications and new tools in support of testing efforts
* Coordinate Alpha or Beta trials for the product release

Requirements:

* BS in Computer Science or equivalent
* A minimum of 3 years experience on Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems
* Experience and understanding of Software QA methodologies
* Scripting (Perl, PHP or Python) for test automation
* Clear verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work independently and on a team
* A strong attention to detail

All jobs are located in downtown San Francisco, and include health benefits and stock options

Sorry, no sponsorship available. The position is full-time and on-site.

If you are interested, please send your updated resume to anthony [at] chancellor [dot] com or call me to discuss the position at 415-332-0123