Rivers Agile specializes in building software products for other small- to medium-sized businesses. As a “product company for hire,” we form into small teams tasked with the full lifecycle development of a software product. Our engineers are the heart of that. We seek engineers who are lifelong learners, passionate about their craft, and defined by their unique personality, experience, and style. One-trick ponies need not apply.

　　Only candidates local to the greater Pittsburgh area will be considered. Onsite work is temporarily required for this project.

　　Position overview

　　You will join a team of QA Engineers with technical skills as deep as they are diverse. For your first project, you will be contributing to a hardware and software integrated virtual reality product currently in its research and development phase.

　　Skills required

　　Experience testing high tech integrated hardware and software solutions with understanding of how they are built and configured for testing purposes

　　Proficient at using non-traditional means for deriving requirements. This includes leading meetings with the rest of the team to collect the necessary inputs to the testing process, informing the techniques, protocols, and test scenarios to be written

　　Ability and willingness to function as a central collection point for bugs discovered in the field

　　Strong process orientation, knowledge of software development and quality assurance methodologies, and the ability to apply them pragmatically

　　Ability to influence testing and quality improvements across the team by mentoring and evangelizing

　　Expert technical troubleshooting and sleuthing skills

　　Ability to write test plans and bug reports that are clear and actionable

　　Intermediate coding skills, ability to understand code, and familiarity with mercurial-based (or similar) source control commits, pushes, and management

　　Other qualifications and pluses

　　Flexible mindset to deal with a fast paced environment with frequent changes to process and expectations

　　Ability to inspire and support change through quality advocacy using a positive and constructive demeanor

　　Experience working with R&D teams, and understanding how your testing approach may change as a result

　　Minimum 5 years of software testing experience with a proven ability to improve the impact of Quality Assurance within an organization

　　Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience

　　An extremely detail-oriented approach with respect to documentation and communication

　　Understanding of Agile software development processes, best practices, and the bug life cycle

　　Experience with test automation is a plus

　　Effectively communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences and stakeholders

　　Being comfortable in command line environments is a plus

　　Experience testing android-based devices and configuring them via ADB

　　Package: salaried position, bonus program, full benefits (medical, dental, vision, supplementary), holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan, good work-life balance, work from home options for future projects

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