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Job Title: Senior Software Test Engineer

BlackArrow, Inc.
155 Bovet Road: Suite 207
San Mateo 94402
Tel: (917) 660 1671     
www.blackarrow.tv

We've seen the future, and the future is now for on-demand video programming with dynamic, personalized advertising. In the world of viewer-controlled video, where the consumer controls the play, pause, fast-forward and rewind buttons, BlackArrow provides the answer for a dynamic video ad-management that supports broadband, video-on-demand (VOD) and DVR playout. One with the ability to reach the right audience with a laser-focused message — across any on-demand platform. And rapid-fire reporting to provide powerful "apples-to-apples" analytics across playout environments, helping you evaluate and optimize brand campaigns in entirely new ways. BlackArrow is your partner on the path to multiplatform monetization. With the new world order of on-demand video comes a corresponding set of new advertising and revenue opportunities.


 
Job Description:
BlackArrow is looking for an experienced, innovative, quality-driven person to test our advanced advertising system for new TV platforms. This candidate will help develop and maintain a comprehensive automated regression test suite to assure the functional quality and stability of our software product prior to deployment in our production environment. This is a three month contract with the potential of conversion to a permanent, full time position.
Responsibilities:

* Participate in project meetings with product managers and development engineers as required.
* Represent QA and participate in projects using Agile development methodology.
* Review and comprehend product specifications to develop a clear, detailed understanding of product requirements.
* Develop appropriate test methodology and metrics to define quality for products, components, features and enhancements.
* Write product test documentation (test plans and test cases) based on Agile stories and product specifications.
* Develop, modify and maintain a comprehensive suite of automated test cases for our Ad Management platform using open source test tools.
* Execute functional, load/stress and regression test cases (automated and manual).
* Identify, communicate and follow-up with engineering on issues discovered during the test process.
* Participate in release deployments to the production environment and troubleshooting production issues.

Requirements

* 5+ years of SQA testing experience with multi-tier web based applications built using JAVA/J2EE technology stack.
* 5 +years of SQA testing experience developing test automation frameworks, both GUI and server-side, utilizing Selenium, JUnit, and JMeter open source test tools.
* Strong understanding of Internet technologies (video technologies experience in internet and/or cable environments a major plus).
* Experience working in development environments using Agile methods.
* Extensive experience with Linux/Unix OS with a high command-line and shell scripting comfort level.
* Experience with Apache web servers, JBoss and Tomcat app servers.
* Experience with MySQL databases and writing SQL scripts.
* Experience with Java programming, Java Servlets, JSP.
* Experience with client-side technologies such as web browsers, JavaScript, AJAX, HTTP, HTML/XML, CSS, XSL/XSLT, XPATH, etc.
* Strong ability to rapidly absorb new technology concepts and feature changes, and quickly adapt manual test cases and automated test scripts.
* Excellent verbal and written (English) communication skills required.
* Self-starter with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
* Highly motivated, detail oriented, and passionate about Quality.
* Bachelors degree required in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

BlackArrow offers a fast, fun, creative and diverse work environment. We provide a full benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and stock options.

BlackArrow is an equal opportunity employer. Principals only, please.
 
Job Location(s):
San Mateo,CA,US
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