Developer in Test II - Document Management, IS Operational Experience

As a Developer in Test II at Expeditors, you'll be responsible for influencing the design and technical direction of multiple systems, creating testing strategies, and collaborating with both the Quality Assurance team and developers to maintain automated test suites. Your role will also involve verifying build quality, reproducing reported bugs, and driving improvements in project requirements and design.

To be eligible for the Developer in Test II position at Expeditors, you’ll need a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. You should have at least 2 years of experience as a Developer in Test alongside strong Java coding abilities. Familiarity with common industry testing tools and a customer service-oriented attitude is also important.

While the Developer in Test II position at Expeditors requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, fresh graduates with related internships or a solid practical coding background in Java may consider the entry-level Developer in Test position as a stepping stone toward this role.

A Developer in Test II at Expeditors should be proficient with Java coding. Familiarity with testing tools such as Cucumber, Selenium/Webdriver, and Jenkins is highly desirable. Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka, web development languages like SQL or JavaScript, and experience with container technologies is also beneficial.

The expected base salary for a Developer in Test II at Expeditors ranges from $100,000 to $140,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This competitive salary package is complemented by comprehensive benefits that support work-life balance and professional growth.

In an agile environment, I believe in collaborative testing practices. I engage early with developers to understand the features and their technical aspects. I prioritize automating tests for critical components and frequently integrate them into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring faster feedback and continuous improvement.

I have worked extensively with several automated testing frameworks including Selenium, Cucumber, and Jmeter. I focus on building robust, maintainable test suites that cover both functional and regression testing. My approach is to integrate these frameworks seamlessly into the development process to enhance efficiency.

I follow a systematic approach to defect identification, starting with thorough exploratory testing. I document my findings meticulously and replicate issues using detailed steps. Additionally, I employ tools like log file analysis to understand the application’s behavior, which aids in effective troubleshooting.

I ensure test coverage by developing a comprehensive testing strategy that includes unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests. Collaborating with developers, I leverage code coverage tools to assess the effectiveness of my tests and make adjustments as needed to cover edge cases.

In high-pressure situations, I prioritize tasks based on project needs and communicate transparently with the team. I utilize Agile methodologies to break work into manageable sprints, enabling efficient progress tracking and quick responses to changes or issues that may arise.

I have hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitLab. I work to automate the build and deployment process, ensuring that every code change is tested and integrated smoothly into the production environment, thus enhancing release cycles and product quality.

One challenging bug I encountered involved an intermittent failure in our application due to race conditions. I systematically isolated the issue through extensive logging and built a series of tests to replicate the problem. Once identified, I collaborated with developers to implement a solution that involved adjusting the synchronization logic.

Some best practices I follow in test automation include writing maintainable and readable test scripts, keeping tests independent, and regularly reviewing and refactoring code. I also emphasize clear documentation to ensure that others on the team can understand the test cases and their purpose.

I stay updated with the latest testing tools and technologies by participating in online tech communities, attending webinars and workshops, and experimenting with new tools in personal projects. Continuous learning is key in this industry, and I prioritize it to enhance my skill set.

I'm excited about the opportunity to work as a Developer in Test II at Expeditors because I admire the company’s commitment to innovation in supply chain management. Being part of a team that values customer service and professional development aligns perfectly with my career goals.