Software Quality Engineer II - Sports Next

COMPANY DESCRIPTION –

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

SPORTS NEXT

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  

At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more. 

ROLE:

Software Quality Engineer II is responsible for Test planning, design, execution and Automation for various GolfNow.com applications and subsystems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform software quality engineering, including black box testing, white box testing, user acceptance testing, and maintenance regression testing
• Automate tests using available and open-source tools and technologies.
• Understand and script using standard scripting languages like Perl, Shell, JavaScript.
• Learn and employ automation tools like Selenium, Ruby.
• Evaluate testing and inspection plans for projects of varying technology, complexity, and size
• Develop and document test scripts, test cases, defect tracking and reports
• Create and maintain manual and/or automated test scripts, test data, and other deliverables related to the software quality assurance (SQA) process
• Review log files and other run-time documentation for defects and issues
• Analyze the results of software tests and provide results for use in development code inspections and group reviews of project deliverables
• Detect, document, and track system defects throughout the SQA process
• Under direction of product management, participate in user acceptance testing
• Perform maintenance regression testing
• Work with development teams to support and implement applications
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 6 + experience as a QA Engineer or related position in a collaborative, team-driven software engineering environment
• 2+ years experience automating or extending a test framework
• 3+ years experience testing data analytics and reports
• 2+ years experience testing payment APIs and transactions
• Experience with e-commerce web and mobile transactional systems
• Familiarity and/or programming experience with .NET and web-based technologies
• Excellent SQL and data skills
• Understanding of configuration issues related to software development; UNIX experience preferred
• Experience maintaining test environments, automated testing tools, and other resources in support of SQA process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity and understanding of “Web 2.0 technologies” – e.g., Javascript, AJAX, Web Video
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Be curious about how things work and love breaking things
• Be passionate about technology trends and all things related to testing
• Be passionate about automation and building tools to help do your job and help the rest of the team

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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