Columbia Sportswear, Inc.:
Quality Analyst - II Job in Burlington, VT
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Burlington, VT
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OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground. Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving. We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest. And we believe in you.ABOUT THE POSITIONAlthough we're an apparel and footwear-focused company, technology is central to everything we do. Columbia Sportswear’s Digital Technology (CDT) group enables an IT infrastructure and applications across four global brands, a global supply chain, and 500+ geographically dispersed stores. These teams support in-store, mobile, and data platforms to enhance customer interface and service in an ever-evolving industry.The Quality Analyst II uses good knowledge and experience of business flows and underlying platform usage and in the <xxxxx> domain. This position demonstrates the ability to leverage a variety of toolset to create and execute tests, identify process and/ technology issues, and report out status for functional testing of application and services layers; deployed to support the business flows for the above business domain. This position also supports key technical testing initiatives by ensuring delivery of key test methodology around functional and batch testing, in a moderately supervised context. This position requires a keen attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and mature communication skills working in a collaborative environment across our enterprise.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Test Strategy & Planning: Identifies salient test cases based on product domain knowledge and traceability to use cases, enabling on-time sprint deployments. Writes effective and efficient test scripts and test cases. Reviews of test plans are thoughtful and considerate of the customer and time frames needed for releases.
Knowledge: Ensures processes are clearly documented. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the functions and technologies of the product. Learns about multiple test techniques, tools and business context and technologies of the software used. Addresses problems, proposes solutions, and takes action to resolve, referring more complex issues to senior employees.
Test Execution: Ensures thorough and complete resolution and closure of tickets once deployed to production. Assists developers in desk checks and testing. Works with the team to ensure code is tested at the appropriate level, assists in gaining efficiencies. Identifies and prevents defects early. Proactively works to identify the root cause of problems and identifies efficient ways to reproduce issues. Contributes to defect triage and prioritization processes.
Test Optimization: Supports continuous improvement through software delivery optimizations (Test Automation, CI/CD, Performance Engineering and Monitoring) for additional value and efficiencies.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates status in daily meetings, fosters constructive, collaborative, and effective communication with others, both internally and externally. Actively participates in design discussions, planning, and retrospective reviews. Explains and simplifies complex information to others.
Metrics: Creates and monitors status dashboards for tracking team progress
Mentorship: Provides peer level technical guidance for team members. Helps more junior team members learn, grow and contribute to the team.
YOU ARE
Attentive to detail
A problem solver
A good communicator
Collaborative
YOU HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree required for the above Business Domain, Information Systems, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2 - 5 years professional experience
Experience, utilizing Testing methodology, Toolset (for Test Management, Automation and/ Continuous Integration) and Best Practices to optimize software delivery.
Ability to effectively work in partnership with customers, vendors, and peers (across the globe), leveraging written and oral communication skills in advocating for proactive and pragmatic approach to software testing.
#LI-CC1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
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HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Test Strategy & Planning: Identifies salient test cases based on product domain knowledge and traceability to use cases, enabling on-time sprint deployments. Writes effective and efficient test scripts and test cases. Reviews of test plans are thoughtful and considerate of the customer and time frames needed for releases.
Knowledge: Ensures processes are clearly documented. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the functions and technologies of the product. Learns about multiple test techniques, tools and business context and technologies of the software used. Addresses problems, proposes solutions, and takes action to resolve, referring more complex issues to senior employees.
Test Execution: Ensures thorough and complete resolution and closure of tickets once deployed to production. Assists developers in desk checks and testing. Works with the team to ensure code is tested at the appropriate level, assists in gaining efficiencies. Identifies and prevents defects early. Proactively works to identify the root cause of problems and identifies efficient ways to reproduce issues. Contributes to defect triage and prioritization processes.
Test Optimization: Supports continuous improvement through software delivery optimizations (Test Automation, CI/CD, Performance Engineering and Monitoring) for additional value and efficiencies.
Communication & Collaboration: Communicates status in daily meetings, fosters constructive, collaborative, and effective communication with others, both internally and externally. Actively participates in design discussions, planning, and retrospective reviews. Explains and simplifies complex information to others.
Metrics: Creates and monitors status dashboards for tracking team progress
Mentorship: Provides peer level technical guidance for team members. Helps more junior team members learn, grow and contribute to the team.
YOU ARE
Attentive to detail
A problem solver
A good communicator
Collaborative
YOU HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree required for the above Business Domain, Information Systems, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
2 - 5 years professional experience
Experience, utilizing Testing methodology, Toolset (for Test Management, Automation and/ Continuous Integration) and Best Practices to optimize software delivery.
Ability to effectively work in partnership with customers, vendors, and peers (across the globe), leveraging written and oral communication skills in advocating for proactive and pragmatic approach to software testing.
#LI-CC1
Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, we've been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee who's found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing.
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.
| #LI-DNI