Software QA Engineer (Java API Automation Testing)

Job Description

A Moving Experience. Principal duties and responsibilities Design robust QA code and tooling strategies without being overly complex Validate new and existing RESTful server features at the functional, web API and partner integration levels for internal and external customers Write and maintain purpose-built automated workflows, perform code reviews with peers, and apply targeted manual efforts/investigations to meet practical or business requirements Develop tools and instruments in collaboration with other QA team members to exercise and analyze technically complex scenarios Adjacent test activities may include occasional overlap with networking, client application, infrastructure, and user interface aspects of mobile handset and vehicle client applications Troubleshoot issues, write detailed stories and bugs, and work them to the conclusion in an Agile team environment Periodically participate and support DevOps team during normal and scheduled off-hours in production deployment efforts to validate and hand over deliverable Provide feedback on documentation and ensure the product?s compliance/alignment throughout its lifecycle Share team responsibilities for configuring and deploying multiple collections of QA Server environments Required Skills Experience in Java software development and/or automation test class development Experience with Apache/Tomcat/Spring-based RESTful web API Testing experience with product features backed by a relational database (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MS-SQL) Ability to analyze and solve complex problems quickly and creatively, while considering the customer's perspective and business impacts in the proposed solutions Experience with JUnit or another similar unit test framework Proficiency inside Linux/Bash terminals with managing files, executing tools and editing documents Ability to produce effective stories and documents that enable other departments to test and deploy web server solutions Preferred Skills Good knowledge IntelliJ or Eclipse IDE Good knowledge of the Agile process and JIRA Knowledge of configuration management and build processes (e.g. Jenkins. GIT, Maven) Knowledge of continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) using Docker, Kubernetes, Puppet, or similar tools and frameworks Practical knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, Oracle, Cassandra, Hadoop, Couchbase, Azure CosmosDB) Advanced knowledge of Linux (installation, configuration, maintenance, networking) Experience with writing multi-modular scripts in Bash, Python, PowerShell Knowledge, Skills, And Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent with professional background Minimum Years Of Work Experience 2-5 years of experience in software QA automation Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world?s leading automakers ? from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC ? to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages. As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence?s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement. All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes: Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace. Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity. Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective. Adhering to company's compliance and regulations. Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence. Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data). Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs.