Software Engineer - Test Engineering (Hybrid/Onsite) - job 7 of 27

At our Foster City site, the Software Engineer - Test Engineering is responsible for evaluating critical Risk Services applications that help in detecting and preventing fraud. You'll collaborate on various testing strategies, create test cases, and develop automated test frameworks to ensure high-quality releases.

To be successful in the Software Engineer - Test Engineering role in Foster City, candidates typically need a degree in Computer Science or a related field, hands-on experience in software testing, knowledge of automated testing frameworks, and familiarity with both Linux and Windows environments.

In the Software Engineer - Test Engineering role in Foster City, you will work closely with product development and support teams to analyze and resolve software issues. Collaboration is crucial as you'll support integration testing and engage with cross-functional teams to maintain software quality.

The Software Engineer - Test Engineering position focuses heavily on supporting test automation for Risk Systems applications. You'll develop, enhance, and execute automated test scripts, contributing to a robust automation framework that improves efficiency and accuracy in software testing.

The Software Engineer - Test Engineering role is hybrid, meaning you'll have the flexibility to work both in-office and remotely. This allows you to collaborate closely with your team while also enjoying a work-life balance as you engage in essential testing projects.

In answering this question, you should explain the importance of first understanding the feature requirements, identifying risks, and determining the balance between manual and automated tests. Highlight your experience with similar strategies and mention any tools you plan to utilize.

To answer this, talk about specific frameworks you're familiar with, how you've implemented them in previous roles, and the benefits they've provided in streamlining the testing process. Mention any successful projects that leveraged automation effectively.

Focus on testing requirements, user scenarios, and potential edge cases. Provide examples of how you've previously identified critical test cases based on software functionality and user impact, ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Discuss your approach to documenting defects, communicating with developers, and prioritizing issues based on their severity. Mention any tools you use for defect tracking and how collaboration is key in timely resolutions.

Mention your practices for cross-platform testing, including using environment-specific test cases, recognizing differing behavior on platforms, and ensuring that team members are aware of these variations to maintain quality.

Share a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in a testing process and implemented changes that resulted in improved testing speed or effectiveness. Discuss the impact of your improvement on project timelines.

Illustrate your commitment to continuous learning through professional development, such as attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, or engaging in relevant online communities related to testing technology.

Explain that collaboration among team members, developers, and other departments is essential for sharing insights, resolving issues quickly, and aligning testing strategies with overall development goals, ultimately enhancing product quality.

Discuss your strategies for effective communication, role clarity, and establishing trust. Highlight how you can contribute positively to a cross-functional team through your testing expertise and your readiness to support others.

Provide specific tools you have experience with, such as Jenkins, Docker, or any cloud-based solutions. Discuss how these tools helped in setting up stable testing environments effectively.