Software Test Engineer (Remote)

Job Summary:

The person in this role is responsible for ensuring that the software systems built at iHerb can be validated against expected behavior by developing and maintaining test automation programs.  A solid understanding of software engineering principles and proven experience in developing test automation software in the past is required.

Job Expectations:

• Familiar with modern software architecture such as micro services, event-driven architectures, and containers.

• Can work with people and teams as needed to capture and verify expected behavior of systems under test.

• Able to identify areas of ambiguity in testing.

The duties and responsibilities described above may provide only a partial description of this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all aspects of the job.  Other duties and responsibilities not outlined in this document may be added as necessary or desirable, with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  Required:

• Ability to write test automation programs that are easy to maintain and extend.

• Able to understand loosely defined specifications and discovery of software behaviors via ad-hoc methods.

• Excellent organization skills and ability to effectively communicate with the rest of the team.

• Strong ownership instincts.

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Experience Requirements:

• Experience with at least one test automation technology in the past.

• Experience in software development.

• Experience with working within a test automation team.

• Experience with being responsible for software quality.

 Education Requirements:

A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience

Judgment/Reasoning Ability:  

Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy.  Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner. 

Physical Demands:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk and hear. The Team Member is frequently required to sit, walk, climb stairs, use hands and fingers, bend, stoop and reach with hands and arms.  Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.  The Team Member may occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:  The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.  Other factors are:

• Hectic, fast-paced with multi-level distractions

• A professional, yet casual work environment

• Office environment

• Ability to work extended hours as required

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