Remote - Software Test Developer

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across six markets in North America and six markets in Europe, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Vantage’s business is growing exponentially through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions across North America and Europe. Position Overview Vantage is looking for a Software Developer in Test – Java. Your primary task is to help testing of all software delivered by our development organizations. Ideally, you should also have the skills required to participate as needed in all phases of software development with emphasis on the planning, analysis, development, testing, integration, documentation, and presentation phases. You must be able to work independently in a highly charged and fast paced environment. Essential Job Functions Promotes and trains on continuous testing/agile test strategies and DevOps Designing test strategies, test plans, and test cases from requirements, design documents and specifications for testing across different platforms (client/server, cloud) and with an emphasis on automation Define, develop, and implement software/systems testing standards and procedures and oversee testing across SDLC. Work with team members to refine the product backlog items Duties Executing and reporting security tests. Identifying regression test candidates for automation, planning automation activities across the team and automating test cases. Estimating test case writing and execution effort and keeping track of own and team progress. Test case authoring and holding test case reviews with stakeholders. Execution of test cases including functional, regression, exploratory, performance, load and smoke tests for both web applications and database. Reporting defects, tracking, validating and closing. Recording test results and reporting them. Participation in daily scrum meetings, agile ceremonies and weekly test team meetings. Participate in all phases of risk management assessments and software development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection. Utilize software testing programs and COTS products in aid of BDD testing activities. Helping our metrics program by keeping track and gather metrics on all activities. Using metrics in quantitative project management concept to identify areas for improvement. Providing innovative solutions for more efficient testing strategy. Helps other testers in adopting agile and security test strategies Support UAT activities Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required Experience in Java development Experience with Postman, SoapUI, ReadyAPI and/or similar tools Experience with Selenium, Rocket, Selenide and/or other test tools Should be able to recognize business requirements and translate to tests Strong in documentation skills Agile based delivery experience Experience in SQL database Experience with enterprise software support Meticulous attention to detail, solid organization skills, and strong sense of ownership Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing (including documenting system current state) Must have strong presentation skills and ability to train on new processes Must have significant experience with Jenkins Ability to work well within a team environment Ability to effectively interact in cross-functional teams Ability and desire to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced, growth environment and handle multiple projects and tasks daily Working knowledge of Gradle Working knowledge of Spring and Spring Boot Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer