Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Software Test Specialist

This posting is tailored to address the needs for a functional QA tester or Performance engineer.

A successful candidate for this role will be able to develop tests on Intrusion Prevention Systems. They will understand network security, administration, and troubleshooting. A background in Quality Assurance and experience with the agile development models will be very useful in the role. The individual will be responsible for requirements analysis, setting up their own lab, building and installing code, executing tests, analyzing and communicating results. An understanding of network packet handling and traffic flow are useful, along with experience in performance testing and resource monitoring.


Inquisitive types able to investigate problems uncovered during testing, recreate those problems and validate fixes are desired. As a confident communicator, they will interact closely with many engineering teams, provide feedback on usability, serviceability and documentation and report frequent statuses to the project stakeholders. The engineer is responsible for developing new tests, as well as executing and maintaining existing tests. There is a strong emphasis on enhancing testing and process efficiency through automation.


Experience Required:



  • Strong TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting skills, including IPv6

  • Experience with Virtualization technology (especially VMware)

  • Troubleshooting of Linux and MS Windows environments

  • Conceptual knowledge of network performance testing

  • Hands on experience configuring server hardware and deployment of Linux operating systems

  • Strong English verbal and written communication skills

  • Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle

  • Familiarity with defect management systems


Desired Experience:



  • Linux and MS Windows network administration

  • Scripting experience in Python, Ruby, Perl, and/or shell is highly desirable

  • Software development background is desired

  • Good understanding of Security Software testing

  • Experience with network traffic generation and packet capture tools

  • Comfortable working with customers and 3rd party vendors


Required



  • Associate's Degree/College Diploma

  • Basic knowledge in Quality Assurance

  • Basic knowledge in Performance Testing

  • Basic knowledge in Software Development

  • At least 1 year experience in Network Administration / Troubleshooting - Linux

  • At least 2 years experience in TCP/IP and computer networking

  • At least 1 year experience in Network Administration / Troubleshooting - Windows

  • English: Fluent


Preferred



  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

  • At least 2 years experience in Quality Assurance

  • At least 1 year experience in Performance Testing

  • At least 1 year experience in Software Development

  • At least 2 years experience in Network Administration / Troubleshooting - Linux

  • At least 4 years experience in TCP/IP and computer networking

  • At least 2 years experience in Network Administration / Troubleshooting - Windows


Additional information

Specific QA focus of this position includes manual and automated testing of network protection appliances as described in the test plans. This includes developing new tests as well as executing and maintaining existing tests. It also involves performing maintenance and ongoing operation of physical QA lab setup and configuration. Key responsibilities include maintaining and executing automated tests using scripting and programming languages.


IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.



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