QA Automation Engineer SugarSync

Overview

SugarSync is the world?s simplest online backup with web & mobile access, file sharing and sync built right in.
SugarSync is looking for a QA Automation/Server Engineer with a sharp eye for detail. You will become a key technical contributor to our QA team, responsible for implementation and execution of our automated test suites. You will also work closely with our platform team in functionally testing new and existing infrastructure components, as well as diagnosing customer and operational issues.
Key Responsibilities

Perform hands-on testing for backend server components/applications and customer/operational critical cases
Maintain/extend/enhance SugarSync?s automation framework and utilities providing reliable/repeatable testing of our backend server components/applications
Document/maintain test procedures and records

Experience

5+ years of experience in the software industry (QA and/or Development)
5+ years of testing/debugging distributed systems
3+ years of software development experience using Java and/or C++
3+ years of test automation experience, including white box testing experience with Windows, Linux and Web applications, as well as experience in performing server side and API testing

Skills

Ability to understand code written in C/C++/Java and HTML/JavaScript
Strong Linux administration skills
Ability to catch improper error handling, buffer overflow, data corruption, and limitations in code
Be familiar with open source development and testing tools, ie Jmeter, SoapUI, Maven, Groovy, etc.
Strong communication and written skills
Well organized and a self-starter with strong attention to detail
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Flexibility, resourcefulness, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to work directly with Engineering, Operations and Product Marketing teams
Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time
Willingness to learn and to teach

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.

Compensation

Competitive Bay Area Compensation.

Location:	San Mateo, CA United States