QA Engineer II - Automation Job Posting

Job Title:	QA Engineer II - Automation
Company:	Advent Software, Inc.
Position Type:	Permanent
Pay Rate:	Market
Date Posted:	Jun-08-12

Advent Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADVS) , the provider of trusted solutions for the world's leading financial professionals since 1983, is seeking a talented and experienced Quality Assurance Engineer II at Advent's San Francisco headquarters. Join the talented and hard working Data Services Team within our Asset Management Group. We are looking for a talented QA professional to create and maintain the test automation harnesses and infrastructure as well as perform the traditional duties of a QA Engineer.

Job Responsibilities

- Collaborate with the product team on all aspects of the product including reviewing specifications, designing test plans, cases, data and automation.
- Execute test cases and plans using both manual and automated means.
- Create and maintain test automation harnesses and infrastructure using Test Complete.
- Automate test cases with Test Complete.
- Log, track, and follow through on all identified software issues.
- Develop work-around solutions to problems encountered during test development and execution.
- Proactively communicate QA issues to the project team.
- Participate in daily scrum meetings.
- Provide guidance to and mentor less experienced QA Engineers.
- Influence the Software Development Life Cycle by participating in the definition of internal processes to achieve higher quality products.

Qualifications Requirements

- 3+ years professional experience in software quality assurance is required.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies and processes is required.
- Experience with QA Automation tools is required. Experience with Test Complete is preferred.
- Ability to design testing tools and frameworks that are sharable, maintainable, scalable and extensible is preferred.
- Experience with web based applications and relational database technology is required.
- Some programming experience is required (such as C# or VB.NET) for the creation of custom automation processes. Understanding of object oriented programming concepts is preferred.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage tasks and project milestones is required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Experience with agile development methodologies is preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an engineering discipline is required.

If you enjoy working with knowledgeable, success oriented people, for a company that both challenges and respects its professionals, then apply today.

Why work for Advent?

Experience
- 25+ years of successfully providing mission critical, reliable, trusted solutions to investment management organizations of all sizes.

Stability
- 4,500 clients worldwide with over $16 trillion managed with our systems.
- 2nd largest software company headquartered in San Francisco with offices located in New York, Boston, London, Amsterdam, Stockholm, and Dubai.

Innovation
- Commitment to innovation, which is inspired by client and industry needs.

Reputation
- Ranked in the top 15 on the list of 100 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times- 6 years in a row!
- Advent has made the San Francisco Business Times' Top Corporate Philanthropists in the Greater Bay Area list 2009,2010 and 2011.

This is a full time, salaried staff position with Advent Software, Inc., where highly skilled professionals power the market in automation solutions for investment professionals. A competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package includes equity compensation, 401(k) w/match, profit sharing, employee stock purchase, and domestic partners coverage. For nearly 30 years, Advent has revolutionized professional money management. Join us as we shape the future of the financial services industry.

Location:	US-CA-San Francisco
Telecommute:	No (Onsite Position)
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