Software Engineer in Test

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SparkCognition is a global leader in cognitive computing analytics. A highly awarded company recognized for cutting-edge technology, SparkCognition develops AI-Powered cyber-physical software for the safety, security, and reliability of IT, OT, and the IIoT. Our technology is capable of harnessing real time sensor data and learning from it continuously, allowing for more accurate risk mitigation and prevention policies to intervene and avert disasters.

In 2017, we won the #1 fastest growing startup in Austin from the Austin Business Journal.

Software Engineer in TestSparkCognition is looking for a talented Software Engineer in Test to join our team to help create the next generation of analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. At SparkCognition, you will immerse yourself in cutting-edge development and work with the latest technologies to deliver value in Financial trading and portfolio optimization.

The Software Engineer in Test is responsible for developing and maintaining an automated test suite that validates data inputs/outputs, financial calculations, AI model health, and the end-to-end system flow. The Software Engineer in Test is expected to understand a complex server-side code base and implement test code that validates proper system operation. S/he has overall responsibility of verifying our products work as designed, reporting issues when there is a misalignment between requirements and implementation and ensuring those issues are properly addressed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Implementation of test automation code in Python
Hands on experience testing web, RESTful, and microservice based applications
Develop and document test plans and test cases from user stories and requirements
Review and recommend improvements of test plans
Perform regression and functional testing
Implement continuous Test Driven Design and testing automation
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks
Experience with agile methodology and software engineering best practices in an onshore-offshore model.
Report status of testing to appropriate teams
Must be able to set your own priorities, you will often be called upon to solve complex issues on your own
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Required Skills/Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or related field(s), or equivalent experience
QA experience in a customer facing software environment
Experience writing multi-table queries in SQL

Preferred Skills/Experience (Any of these is a plus)

Solid understanding of application architecture and technologies
Understanding or appreciation of math/statistics/finance
Experience writing multi-table queries in SQL
Proficiency with one programming language such as Perl, Bash, PHP, Python, C, C++, Java, C#, etc
Prior experience implementing testing automation
Experience integrating other code quality tools such as code coverage, static analysis into the quality process
Experience building QA reporting dashboards
Expertise using continuous integration tools such as Jenkins

SparkCognition is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work) and will not be discriminated against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

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Large 2022 renovated office space located near the Arboretum in Austin, TX- including fully stocked beverage and snack areas, along with community spaces that include games and activities.

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