(USA) Senior Quality Engineer

Position Summary...

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The Senior Quality Engineer will be tasked with performing failure analysis on field returns, qualification failures, and new product development on TV and audio products. The assigned tasks will be diverse and complex in nature which requires exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail. This position will need to exercise sound judgement in methods used to solve problems and in the evaluation of the result.

What you'll do...

Provides solutions for coding errors by collaborating with software developers to review coding algorithms; developing unit testing plans to test code; developing testing requirements based on code functionality; analyzing testing results to determine needed fixes; evaluating errors to identify trends; performing root cause analysis to prevent future occurrence of issues; querying application logs and databases and checking configuration files to troubleshoot issues encountered during testing; resolving code errors; and recommending code fixes or solutions for testing errors.

Develops software quality assurance (SQA) project plans by determining project scope and level-of-effort (LOE) estimates; determining data and environmental requirements; identifying dependencies and risks; identifying necessary resources (for example, staff, equipment); and outlining quality assurance deliverables and deadlines.

Participates in medium- to large-scale projects by reviewing project requirements; assisting in the writing and developing of code; conducting unit testing; communicating status and issues to appropriate team members and stakeholders; collaborating with project team and cross-functional teams; troubleshooting open issues and bug-fixes; interacting with project manager to provide input on project plan; and ensuring on-time delivery and handoffs.

Test Design: Requires knowledge of: Industry test frameworks, intellect test frameworks and test templates; Various testing tools, test domains, and test environments; Test frameworks and documentation processes; Test approaches; Traceability matrices; Risk-based analysis; Test automation; System functionality, performance, and integration; Data migration and accessibility; Governance mechanism and risk assessment. To understand customer requirements (including hardware and software requirements) for functional and non-functional testing. Maps customer requirements into test objectives under supervision. Uses basic methods for simple test design according to business requirements.

Test Preparation: Requires knowledge of: Test cases; Test data preparation; Test scripting; Intellect test automation frameworks; Test data masking; User acceptance testing (as applicable); Automation testing; Test scenarios; System performance, security, and integration (where applicable); Data migration and accessibility; Risk assessments To identify and create test cases of moderate complexity for both functional and nonfunctional testing (where applicable) by understanding end-to-end business processes, products, and applications. Generates large volumes of test data using automated test scripts under moderate supervision. Prepares descriptions of the requirements being tested under moderate supervision. Creates test scripts to test applicable functionalities for automation test scenarios under high supervision. Creates tests against contract requirements while ensuring contract compliance.

Supports code development for eCommerce projects by participating in project team meetings to develop project plans; reviewing project requirements to determine coding needs; providing insight to software developers regarding project quality requirements; and providing guidance regarding code development to ensure testability and reliability.

Provides and supports the implementation of business solutions by building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders; identifying business needs; determining and carrying out necessary processes and practices; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; and adapting to competing demands, organizational changes, and new responsibilities.

Test Execution: Requires knowledge of: Internal and industry testing frameworks; Test execution methodologies; Defect management, defect tracking tools and methodologies, and defect reporting; Test plan templates; Troubleshooting and defect prevention methods; Root cause analysis; Automation tools; Test environments; Regression testing; Test controls. To conduct and participate in walkthroughs of testing procedures. Executes functional and non-functional (where applicable) test cases of moderate complexity. Prepares reports and test product documentation detailing out defects, bugs, and errors under moderate supervision. Perform NFR testing (for example, accessibility testing, security testing, test coverage). Plans and prepares the automation tool jobs to execute test automation scripts (as per role requirements). Identifies the root causes of defects and prevent defects from recurring. Defines the priority for each defect and shares priority levels with relevant stakeholders for agreement on a regular basis.

Requirement And Scoping Analysis: Requires knowledge of: Traceability matrix; Risk analysis methodologies; Cost Analysis; Business objectives; Classification of requirements; User stories To explore relevant products/solutions from an existing repertoire, that can address business/technical needs. Assess gaps/ updates/ modifications between the customer/business expectations and the existing product/solutions (in case of agile methodology, for the iteration). Classify the requirements into applicable types (For example - Functional/Non-Functional, Derived/Imposed/Emergent etc.). Anticipate the solution risks / issues during requirements gathering phase, inform relevant stakeholders and recommend corrective steps. Contribute to the creation of user stories for component/application/complex (For agile methodology).

Performs quality assurance testing for large-scale, eCommerce web applications, tools, and software by collaborating with project teams to establish test cases and requirements; writing test cases (for example, white, gray, or black box) and system test scenarios in accordance with project requirements and established standards; clarifying and updating test cases; obtaining test case approval from the project team; applying test case instructions to products under testing; executing test cases; evaluating results against expected results; and updating project teams regarding results and needed fixes.

Automation Engineering: Requires knowledge of: Automation tools and technologies. Tool development. Software maintenance tools and techniques. To identify and recommends automation tools to automate repetitive tasks and releases for a more efficient workflow. Builds basic automation tools to improve quality processes. Ensures automation tests are built according to standards and adhere to best practice guidelines. Helps decouple dependencies in running automation. Performs maintenance and re-engineering activities.

Program Monitoring: Requires knowledge of: Program metrics; Program Reporting, logging tools and processes; Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) To monitor and evaluate the progress of the projects against approved milestones and timelines. Provide inputs to relevant stakeholders regarding schedule progress, health, issues/risks, and key dependencies. Provide inputs to relevant stakeholder for creation of project plans. Ensure adherence to the CICD process as per identified schedule.

Triaging and Troubleshooting: Requires knowledge of: Regression testing; Root cause analysis (RCA); Root cause corrective action (RCCA) To analyze defects from past projects/solutions to avoid recurrence. Troubleshoots performance and availability bottlenecks for assigned application independently. Triages to detect and determine symptom versus cause of defects. Actively provides data for and participates in RCA.

Understanding Business Context: Requires knowledge of: Industry and environmental factors; Common business vernacular; Business practices across two or more domains such as product, finance, marketing, sales, technology, business systems, and human resources and in-depth knowledge of related practices.; Directly relevant business metrics and business areas. To provide recommendations to business stakeholders to solve complex business issues. Develops business cases s for projects with a projected return on investment or cost savings. Translates business requirements into projects, activities, and tasks and aligns to overall business strategy and develops domain specific artifact. Serves as an interpreter and conduit to connect business needs with tangible solutions and results. Identify and recommend relevant business insights pertaining to their area of work.

Coordinates, completes, and oversees job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders; supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs; identifying and communicating goals and objectives; building accountability for and measuring progress in achieving results; identifying and addressing improvement opportunities; and demonstrating adaptability and promoting continuous learning.

Provides supervision and development opportunities for associates by hiring and training; mentoring; assigning duties; providing recognition; and ensuring diversity awareness.

Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and supports company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; utilizing and supporting the Open Door Policy; and providing direction and guidance on applying these in executing business processes and practices.

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer/member experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associated feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others contributions and accomplishments.

Respect the Individual: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart's goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us.

Act with Integrity: Follows the law, our code of conduct, company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values.

Act with Integrity: Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Service to Customers and Members: Delivers results while putting the customer/member first, applying an omni merchant mindset, and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers members.

Service to Customers and Members: Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer/member insights, and different parts of the business when making plans.

Strive for Excellence: Consistently raises the bar and seeks to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback; asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks.

Strive for Excellence: Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

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You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

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For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.

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Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

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Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.

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For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.

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The annual salary range for this position is $96,000.00-$186,000.00

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Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

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Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

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- Stock

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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 3 years’ experience in software quality assurance, manual/automated testing, or related area.
Option 2: 5 years' experience in software engineering quality assurance, manual/automated testing, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Industry experience (for example, retail, supply chain, eCommerce, healthcare), Master's degree in Software Engineering Quality Assurance, Manual/Automated Testing, or related area and 1 year’s experience in Software Quality Assurance, Manual/Automated Testing, or related area, Quality assurance certification (for example, CSTE - Certified Test Engineer, CSQA - Certified Software Quality Analyst), Software Engineering Quality Assurance, Manual/Automated Testing, or related area., We value candidates with a background in creating inclusive digital experiences, demonstrating knowledge in implementing Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 AA standards, assistive technologies, and integrating digital accessibility seamlessly. The ideal candidate would have knowledge of accessibility best practices and join us as we continue to create accessible products and services following Walmart’s accessibility standards and guidelines for supporting an inclusive culture.

Primary Location...

39 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618-4603, United States of America