Software Quality Engineer II - NBC Sports Next (Remote)

COMPANY DESCRIPTION –

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

NBC SPORTS NEXT

NBC Sports Next is where sports and technology intersect. We’re fueled by our mission to innovate, create larger-than-life events and connect with sports fans through technology. We’re a subdivision of NBC Sports and home to leading technology platforms and digital applications for Youth & Recreational Sports; Golf; and Emerging Media.  

At NBC Sports Next, we equip more than 30MM players, coaches, athletes, sports administrators and fans in 40 countries with more than 25 sports solution products, including SportsEngine, the largest youth sports club, league and team management platform; SportsEngine Play, the first ever streaming service for youth and amateur sports, GolfNow, the leading online tee time marketplace and provider of golf course operations technology; and GolfPass the ultimate golf membership that connects golfers to exclusive content, tee time credits, instructional content and more.  

GOLF

Golf fuses the team behind products and services like GolfNow, TeeOff and GolfPass, which better connects golfers and golf facilities around the world through innovative solutions like cloud-based golf course management and SmartPlay contactless technology and services that create optimum golfing experiences. 

ROLE:

Software Quality Engineer II is responsible for Test planning, design, execution, along with assisting and supporting the Testing Automation team, for various GolfNow.com applications and subsystems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform software quality engineering, including black box testing, white box testing, user acceptance testing, and maintenance regression testing
• Automate API tests using available and open-source tools and technologies, e.g. Chrome developer tools and Postman.
• Understand and script using standard scripting languages like JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Evaluate testing and inspection plans for projects of varying technology, complexity, and size
• Develop and document test scripts, test cases, defect tracking and reports
• Create and maintain manual and/or automated test scripts, test data, and other deliverables related to the software quality assurance (SQA) process
• Review log files and other run-time documentation for defects and issues
• Analyze the results of software tests and provide results for use in development code inspections and group reviews of project deliverables
• Detect, document, and track system defects throughout the SQA process
• Under direction of product management, participate in user acceptance testing
• Perform maintenance regression testing
• Work with development teams to support and implement applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Be curious about how things work and love breaking things
• Be passionate about technology trends and all things related to testing
• Be passionate about automation and building tools to help do your job and help the rest of the team
• Strong team leadership skills and desire to grow as a leader
• Other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• 3+ years experience as a QA Engineer or related position in a collaborative, team-driven software engineering environment
• 2+ years of a SQL database; plus would be a non-sql database 
• Knowledge of modern web-based and hybrid applications – web/desktop, web/mobile app
• 1+ year experience testing payment APIs and transactions
• 1+ year experience working with automated testing team or existing automation
• 1+ year experience testing data analytics and reports (how to assess in reporting) - chat gpt
• Experience with e-commerce web and mobile transactional systems
• Familiarity and/or programming experience with .NET and web-based technologies
• Understanding of configuration issues related to software development; Both Linux/UNIX and Windows experience preferred
• Experience maintaining test environments, using automated testing tools, test case management tools, and other resources in support of SQA process

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Familiarity with JavaScript, Python, or PowerShell

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

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