Software Developer in Test

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At Christie®, we create award-winning light technology solutions and services that help our partners and customers deliver unforgettable shared experiences. We’re a global group of passionate people at a company committed to leading-edge innovation, creating high-quality illumination products and solutions, and inspiring our customers and one another. We like to say we’re a global company with local roots. We work collaboratively to support our partners in every market and region we serve around the world.

We need a passionate and talented test automation developer like yourself to help us deliver robust, reliable software that is the backbone of these experiences. Be part of the team that will drive the development of new technologies that will break the bounds of current projection and LED display performance limitations.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Software Developer in Test who will help ensure our new digital projection and LED display technology products are released meeting the high-quality standards Christie is known for.

This position is within the Engineering Quality Assurance group.

The successful candidate must have a ‘developer’ mindset and a passion to code, as well as a good understanding of test automation frameworks and harnesses.  This individual should exhibit knowledge and experience in coding, development of inhouse tools, strong debugging skills and the ability to analyze/recommend based on test execution results.  

The candidate must also have strong problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills and have a sharp attention to detail.

Your role at Christie

• Use appropriate development tools to develop and maintain (i.e. debug/optimize) test automation libraries and scripts that provide solutions for smoke, functional and non-functional testing
• Build and configure new utilities and interfaces to support testing activities
• Work with the Test Automation Lead as well as QA and Dev teams to design, build, implement, maintain and support test automation environments, frameworks and harnesses
• Take on some leadership responsibilities and help influence the overall direction of our test automation strategy and its schedule/prioritization
• Analyze various requirements (such as User Stories, Use Cases, Business Requirements Documents, Design Documents) to gain an understanding of the application being tested
• Provide feedback regarding the overall quality and completeness of these documents to the appropriate stakeholders
• Work with the members of the QA team to determine test automation needs and identify test automation candidates from release to release
• Provide effort estimates, automation ROI and benefit savings metrics
• Create/present reports, analysis and recommendations based on results of running automated testing scripts
• Work with Developers to help troubleshoot defects
• Participate in Scrum and various team meetings

Essentials Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• At least 2+ years of hands on experience in software development
• Proficient in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C++, C#) with object-oriented programming approach is a must
• Demonstrated knowledge of back-end / front-end development (Desktop, Web, Mobile, or Cross-Platform)
• Good understanding of working in a Linux environment
• Familiarity with version-control software (Git preferred)
• Should have a programmer’s mindset and desire to work on Terminal windows
• Experience working in agile and waterfall environments
• Experience in CI / Jenkins
• Strong exposure to various test automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of SDLC
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and come up with solutions to meet project needs
• Ability to work under tight timelines - must be able to prioritize and multitask
• Strong and effective communication skills (both written and oral)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Meticulous with a sharp attention to detail

 Nice to Have

• Experience with a test automation tool such as Selenium
• Experience with low level API or SDK
• Experience with Python scripting language
• Experience with Docker and good understanding of Networking concepts
• Competent in use of software testing tools such as Perforce Helix ALM, Jira, MS Test Manager or HP Quality Center
• Experience with testing projection/video display technologies (LED, Laser, 4K and high-dynamic range displays) would be an asset
• Experience with Video Signal Test Generators (Astro, Quantum Data) and 7th Sense Video Servers would be an asset