AideRSS is seeking a Quality Engineer who can leverage hands on experience with custom technologies to test remote interfaces, Web 2.0 UIs, and core web-services. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, executing and reporting on performance tests of our Rails site, APIs, and core web-services.
In addition to performance testing expertise for *nix-based applications and services, you also should be well grounded in the principles and practice of more general software testing. You should be able to reproduce, debug, isolate and document problems as well as verifying fixes. You should be responsive, flexible and adapt easily to changing requirements and tight timeframes.
Requirements:
- University degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Experience with automated test tools for web based and *nix applications
- Working Knowledge of Ruby, C++, MySQL, JavaScript/XHTML/CSS, Shell Script, SVN
- Adept at automating tasks in Ruby, Java, Python/Jython, Perl, Lua or bash
- Capable of diagnosing issues and implementing solutions for a variety of systems, Ruby/C++, etc.
- Experience with SQL and relational databases
- Knowledge of internet technologies, protocols, sockets and TCP/IP
- Demonstrable exploratory testing experience and otherwise working without a net
- A passion for best practices, standards, and detail orientation
Your responsibilities will include:
- Define test cases and test plans for projects
- Define and perform performance tests
- Automate key areas of functional, performance, and remote interface testing
- Communicate and troubleshoot problems with AideRSS users
- Work closely with development team to define and enhance the testing process
AideRSS is a well-funded startup based in Waterloo, ON that is focused on helping people deal with information overload and find and ‘Read What Matters’. We believe that RSS is the glue of the internet, and social media is not just a passing fad.
We practice a Scrum/eXtreme Programming based agile development methodology. As such our environment is more collaborative than most, focusing on teamwork, constant feedback and informal communication. We primarily use open-source software, and believe in contributing back to the community.
Interested? We only hire the best. If this sounds like you then please send your resume and an email explaining why you are the right person for the job directly to jobs@aiderss.com.
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