System Integration QA Manual

Client is a leading provider of a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. The vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories, and music they love wherever they are. As the leading provider of connected services to vehicle manufacturers, Client has been delivering one of the most adopted connected vehicle platforms in North America for the last 25 years. Named the 2020 Company of the Year in the Telematics Industry by Frost & Sullivan, Client provides safety, security, and convenience services to millions of vehicle owners across major automotive brands. Teams are continuously working to develop leading-edge technology that can not only add convenience to the daily lives of so many drivers across the country but our advancements in safety and security could also help save their lives. Responsibilities The Manual Quality Engineer is responsible for working within a geographically distributed QA team as a strong individual contributor. The QA team's main responsibilities are creating and executing test cases that conform to the requirements of an OEM implementation. The test execution combines manual testing and execution of automated testing, it ranges from functional to stress testing. This position requires a detail-oriented, self-starting individual who can work both independently and within a team environment. Skills Must have General: Bachelor's Degree either in CS, EE, or EC Engineering 5 years of successful, relevant system validation experience. A clear understanding of the Agile methodology Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with developers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams Experience using Configuration Management Systems (CMS) such as Jira, Confluence, or similar tools Basic Software Version Control experience (Git, Github) Basic test automation experience using frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, Appium, or similar tools Basic understanding of BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) principles and frameworks like Cucumber Testing: Proficiency in Manual System Integration Testing Proficiency in testing user interfaces (UI) and/or human-machine interfaces (HMI) Strong knowledge of testing concepts (integration, regression, functional/non-functional, system) Experience using requirements management tools such as JAMA software, or similar Strong knowledge of defect lifecycle (creation, triage) API Testing: Proficiency in API testing (end-to-end) A strong understanding of API concepts, such as REST, JSON, XML, and methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) Strong problem-solving skills to analyze and troubleshoot issues related to API integrations, network communications, and UI/HMI behavior Experience working with API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured, or similar tools Experience using Charles Proxy (or similar, to intercept, inspect, and modify API requests) Nice to have Experience working with Automotive OEMs Manual flashing of Automotive OEM ECUs Experience testing Android devices Experience using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) Web services concepts (RESTful APIs, SOAP, and GraphQL) Other Languages English: C1 Advanced Seniority Regular