Job Description

Cox Automotive is actively seeking a Software Test Engineer II to fortify our Central Dispatch team. This role is tailored for a professional who possesses a deep understanding of software testing methodologies and is driven to ensure the delivery of top-tier, defect-free software products.

What You\'ll Do:

Collaborate

• Engage proactively with developers, analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to derive actionable testing requirements from functional and technical specifications.
• Offer insights and feedback during the development process, ensuring testability of features and modules.
• Contribute to the estimation of testing workloads for projects, enhancements, and regular operations.
• Work alongside members of the software testing and quality assurance teams, fostering an environment of shared knowledge and collective growth.
• Drive troubleshooting and defect resolution discussions, leveraging expertise to find optimal solutions.

Execute

• Participate in software testing efforts, from unit tests to integration and system tests, ensuring comprehensive coverage and high-quality standards.
• Craft, manage, and optimize test plans and test cases to validate software functionality, reliability, performance, and security.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with software developers and product teams, ensuring a seamless feedback loop and early defect detection.
• Systematically report, document, and track defects, using tools and processes to ensure transparency and timely resolution.
• Engage in peer reviews of test cases and scripts, ensuring meticulousness and adherence to the highest testing standards.
• Continuously gather feedback on the testing processes, striving for efficiency and adaptability in the face of evolving requirements.
• Stay ahead of the curve by exploring and integrating innovative testing tools, technologies, and methodologies into the testing lifecycle.
• Champion a mindset of continuous improvement, both personally and as a team, fostering an environment that values learning and growth.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in a related discipline and 2 years\' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master\'s degree and up to 2 years\' experience; or 6 years\' experience in a related field
• Demonstrated expertise as a Software Test Engineer with a strong emphasis on automated testing.
• Proficiency in testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, notably Amazon Web Services (AWS). Docker experience is an advantage.
• Comprehensive understanding of software testing methodologies, best practices, and the Quality Assurance lifecycle.
• Robust analytical skills, coupled with the ability to decipher complex software modules and functionalities.
• Experience in an agile development framework, collaborating seamlessly with a cross-functional team of developers, analysts, and product managers.
• Stellar communication skills, adept at conveying intricate test scenarios, defects, and results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset is a plus and regarded favorably across the board.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What\'s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual\'s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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