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| Company: |
Research In Motion |
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| Job Title: |
Software Developer Automation Architect |
| Job category: |
Information Technology |
| Job Location: |
Bellevue - WA Washington - USA |
| Job Description: |
Research In Motion Limited® (RIM)® is a world leader in the mobile communications market and has a history of developing breakthrough wireless solutions. RIM`s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies is used by thousands of organizations around the world and includes the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools and software/hardware licensing agreements. RIM is seeking driven individuals who can take our wireless data products to the next level in the global wireless market. Are you ready to make a difference in the world of mobile communications with Rim?
Position Summary
Research in Motion is looking for a senior level software engineer that is a subject matter expert in test automation to help define and roll out an automation solution to the organization. The ideal candidate is technical, results oriented, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has strong communication and leadership skills, many years of test automation experience architecting, designing, and creating end to end automation for large scale systems using automation frameworks. Your job will be to help architect an automation solution for the organization, define and drive automation best practices, collaborate with and provide guidance to people that have strong technical skills and product knowledge, but varying levels of test automation experience. We need someone to help us avoid pitfalls, resolve challenges as well as create maintainable, reusable, scalable automation.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate`s responsibilities will include:
• Create test automation that is effective, robust, repeatable and reusable
• Provide Technical and Strategic Direction to the organization and the automation team on building maintainable, scalable automation
• Collaborate with the automation team to find creative and effective solutions for complex test automation problems
• Helps Formulate & Develop effective Test Architecture by defining the best practices and coding standards
• Automate various types of tests such as component, regression, smoke, and functional system-level tests on server based products, client/server, web, and wireless applications
• Collaborate with testers, developers, management, and project stakeholders in a team environment
• Use creative and cost effective solutions to automate manual testing
• Make suggestions for production code changes in the interest of making it more suitable for automation
• Pro-actively analyze the current processes and practices and suggest/ drive improvements. Also, defines processes as needed
Essential Skills And Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in CS or EE
• Minimum 5-years commercial experience using black, grey and white box software testing or development experience testing multi-tiered distributed applications
• Minimum 5-years experience as a Software Developer designing and developing software and/or creating automation for large scale systems. Capable of writing and maintaining complex test automation using automation tools
• 5+ years working with high-volume, large scale, server-based applications & services
• Experience working on cross-department efforts by communicating and negotiating with multiple teams to accomplish goals
• Strong Working knowledge of SQL
• Strong Working knowledge of Java
• Strong Working knowledge of XML
• Working knowledge of Linux based servers
• Working knowledge of iterative and agile development processes
• Ability to analyze automation code modules for defects and performance problems
• Experience using Mercury Quality Center
• Experience using CVS, SourceSafe, PVCS, Perforce or equivalent source control software
• Proactive, great attention to detail, results-oriented problem solver, critical thinker, and ability to meet aggressive deadlines
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to self-manage; comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to work through issues to achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to communicate status and objectives with other teams and Senior Management
Additional Assets
• Previous experience with WAP or WAP devices a plus
• Experience with email and web protocols desired
If you`re driven to take wireless technologies to the next level, it`s time you join the team at RIM. We offer a challenging environment that fosters creativity and rewards excellence. Employees also have use of our award winning BlackBerry!
© 2009 Research In Motion Limited. All Rights Reserved. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, BlackBerry, "Always On, Always Connected" and the "envelope in motion" symbol are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries.
Research In Motion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Language Requirements: |
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| Employment Type: |
Full Time |
| Yearly Salary: |
Unspecified |
| Posting Date: |
2009-08-06 |
| Level of Education: |
Unspecified |
| Years of Work Experience: |
No experience |
| Company: |
Research In Motion |
| Contact Name: |
Research In Motion |
| Contact Phone: |
650-620-2429 |
| Preferred Method of Contact: |
E-mail |
| Preferred Language of Resume/Application: |
English |
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