job summary:
In 2009, The Client's Company introduced the revolutionary Freestyle dispenser, and twelve years later a completely new embedded system has been developed to power a new lineup of dispensers. Open the door of a Freestyle dispenser and you will find the latest cloud, web, IoT, and embedded technologies directing an orchestra of motors, sensors, and precision pumps to create a virtually unlimited selection of beverages. As a QA Engineer, you will partner closely with dispenser engineering, product, and leadership teams to ensure top-tier software and hardware performance across the entire connected fleet.
location: Atlanta, Georgia
job type: Contract
salary: $70 - 77 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work closely with development resources to understand overall dispenser design and streamline testing of new features.
- Define test coverage, develop test plans, create and maintain test cases, and execute manual and automated functional and performance tests.
- Analyze dispenser logs to assist development teams in defect debugging and root-cause resolution.
- Leverage and enhance existing test tools to automate testing of physical dispensers and connected equipment.
- Provide active testing support for innovation projects and engineering prototypes.
- Develop subject matter expertise across the embedded system architecture and dispenser functionality.
qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong background testing embedded systems (e.g., HVAC systems, set top boxes, telecom switches/routers, industrial control systems, robotics, or avionics).
Extensive experience analyzing system, application, or event logs.
Strong working knowledge of shell scripting and Unix command line tools.
Excellent understanding of embedded and full-stack software development lifecycles, testing methodologies, and tools.
Proven experience testing IoT devices, including Linux OS environments, at least one core software language (Java preferred), and backend hardware protocols.
Demonstrated ability to test backend communication protocols, including REST APIs and web services.
Fluent in quality assurance metrics, operations, and defect statistics.
Proven track record creating comprehensive test plans, assessing deployment risk, detailing defects, and reporting test outcomes.
Strong independent problem-solving skills with ability to triage issues, prioritize defects, and propose resolutions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent engineering discipline with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Hands-on knowledge of test automation frameworks and tools (Selenium, JUnit, JavaScript, Java, Groovy).
Experience with version control platforms such as Git or similar tools.
skills:
testing tools,test automation tools,backend,test coverage,communication protocols,event logs,GIT,groovy,Computer Science,Java,javascript,junit,Linux,modems,industrial control systems,selenium,shell scripting,debugging,version control systems,testing methodologies,unix command,APIs and web services,analytical,Detail oriented,communicating,creative thinker,passion,Ability to work independently,automated,avionics systems,beverages,HVAC systems,corrective action,prototypes,switches,embedded system,embedded systems,full stack software development,innovation,IoT,IoT devices,statistics,metrics,QA,quality assurance,quality processes,risk,robots,sensors,streamline,telecommunications systems,test tools,develop test plans,test plan,testing,triage
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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