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Senior Automation Engineer Minerva Networks
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Minerva Networks, Inc., is the leading provider of open-platform, carrier-class solutions for the delivery of television services over broadband IP networks. Broadband network operators worldwide use Minerva's products and services to deliver next-generation TV entertainment and services. Minerva Networks is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.Minerva Networks is looking for a talented Sr. Automation Engineer to lead innovation in our testing and quality processes. This position requires a strong foundation in computer science and automation.
Job Responsibility:
Primary responsibility is to plan, develop and execute automated tests for application programming interfaces (API), Test Harnesses and command-line utilities using automated test tools and programming languages such as Java, C, C++ on Linux/Unix operating systems.
The ideal candidate must have excellent programming/scripting knowledge with a strong understanding of developing automation framework, test automation and test execution experience. The candidate will be able to develop automation components, work with development teams to understand how to test the API's, and contribute to making the products more easily testable.
Additional responsibility is to design, write, and execute test plans and test cases for complex features from functional and design specifications. Investigating failures found in testing, filing out bug reports and maintain associated test records. Set-up testing environments. Provide information and insights that will enable product development to improve quality, improve testability, and find defects earlier.
Working closely with other team members in Engineering, Technical Support and Professional Services.
Candidate needs to have outstanding attention to detail, excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), expert troubleshooting and reasoning skills, strong test automation experience and should be passionate about finding defects and helping to resolve them.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. In addition you will be expected to update and create new instructions and guidelines You will report to the Director of Engineering Services and use a wide degree of creativity and latitude to complete your task.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Familiar with a variety of the Software Automaton concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks.
Required Experience:
BS/MS/CS/EE of Engineering or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of industry experience in Linux/Unix is essential.
3+ years programming in Java and/or C.
3+ years of experience developing test automation is required.
Experience with SQL and creating SQL queries.
3+ years of hands-on experience in Perl, Python, VBscript or another scripting language.
Experience with relational databases. Ideally Oracle.
Required Skills:
Strong ability to develop system, API, and component test plans, automated tests, and supporting libraries.
Must possess systems administration skills for Linux/Unix operating systems. Must be able to troubleshoot and debug system issues.
Good Network knowledge.
Must possess excellent problem solving skills and a good ability to think creatively and work through problems.
Candidate must have good communication skills, and is a strong self-starter with attention to detail.
Ability to triage issues, react well to changes, work with teams and ability to multi-task on multiple projects.
Experience a plus:
Working knowledge of conditional access/encryption, video/audio compression, set-top boxes, or embedded systems.
Experience developing UI automation test framework.
Experience with test frameworks such as Nunit, JUnit or STAF
Minerva Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran?s status or disability.
| Location: | Alviso, CA United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
Minerva Networks
Investors: Intel Capital, Noventi Ventures, U.S. Venture PartnersAll Jobs: at Minerva Networks
| Web Site: | www.minervanetworks.com |
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| Headquarters: | 2111 Tasman Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 United States |
| Industry: | Software |
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