Job Summary
- Company
- ITA Software
- Location
- Cambridge, MA 02139
- Industries
- Computer Software
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Competitive- Job Reference Code
- SrQAAutoEng
Senior Software Quality Assurance Automation Engineer (Flight Availability and Inventory Systems)
About the Job
Come Join The Team That Is Transforming The Travel Industry!
How did ITA Software become the leading software innovator in the airline industry? With great technology and great people! Every individual in our fast-growing company has a substantial impact on ITA Software's success. As we continue to greatly increase our staff, we are looking for talented people who thrive in a culture that is socially relaxed, yet hard-working and technically superlative.
Job Description:
ITA Software is changing the world of travel and is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software QA Automation Engineer to help lead our automated testing efforts for our expanding product offerings. The successful candidate will manage many of the short- and long-term tasks essential in extending our QA tools and techniques to efficiently certify our product. Strong development and QA expertise, demonstrated project and team leadership skills, acute attention to detail, and willingness to learn all about the travel industry are your keys to success at ITA. Additionally, the right candidate will be able to motivate others, promote best practices, balance priorities, schedule resources, attend meetings, and communicate effectively within and outside of the group.
Responsibilities:
* Own and deliver the definition, implementation, and maintenance of automated solutions for system verification
* Organize, update, and coordinate test tool development activities to maximize reach and return on effort
* Synthesize large volumes of internal and external information and distill into framework and test case plans
* Communicate clearly with Development, Product Management, and Operations to ensure adoption and reach of test tools
* Provide framework and test case documentation, training, and support for all team members
* Fix framework bugs and improve test architecture, including adding required unit tests
* Perform detailed analysis of product and test tool failures
* Research and communicate product software defects to team members
* Develop and execute policies that will ensure efficient architecture, performance, and ensure quality software
* Provide timely status and planning updates
* Model and teach best practices to peer and junior members
Qualifications:
* Minimum 3-5 years software QA or Development experience, building and testing applications in Unix/Linux environments
* Solid understanding of quality assurance and software development methodologies
* Demonstrated programming experience usage Java, Python, or other programming language
* Demonstrated skills in integration, deployment, and large scale application testing
* Strong test strategy creation and implementation
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Team Leadership and Project management skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of the travel industry a plus
Special Knowledge/Skills Required:
* Excellent Interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, able to work independently, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
* Confidence to participate and contribute within a fast-paced, technically aggressive, highly skilled and collegial development team
About ITA Software, Inc.
ITA Software (www.itasoftware.com) is a leader in providing innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to the airline industry. ITA developed the industry's most comprehensive airfare shopping system, which is used by leading travel companies such as Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz and others. ITA is currently building a radically new passenger reservation system with launch partner Air Canada. In 2006 and 2007,and 2009 ITA was named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Business Journal; received the Economic Impact award from the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development; and received Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 award. ITA was founded by computer scientists from MIT.
Location:
This position is for a full-time employee in Kendall Square, Cambridge. We are conveniently located near the Kendall Square T stop on the Red Line and provide free employee parking at the Kendall Square Cinema garage. No agencies please.
Benefits:
ITA Software offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, which includes 100% paid monthly premiums for you and your family for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance! ITA's employees also take advantage of a commuter benefit (free parking or T-pass), tuition reimbursement, and professional development. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.itasoftware.com/careers/l_benefits.html?catid=3
If you are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YUYY&sid=BDBAZ&jid=FBBEVUAZ&a=uPO2LW%2bqZ3Y%3d&b=WuKm9pxA%2bXw%3d
How did ITA Software become the leading software innovator in the airline industry? With great technology and great people! Every individual in our fast-growing company has a substantial impact on ITA Software's success. As we continue to greatly increase our staff, we are looking for talented people who thrive in a culture that is socially relaxed, yet hard-working and technically superlative.
Job Description:
ITA Software is changing the world of travel and is looking for a highly motivated Senior Software QA Automation Engineer to help lead our automated testing efforts for our expanding product offerings. The successful candidate will manage many of the short- and long-term tasks essential in extending our QA tools and techniques to efficiently certify our product. Strong development and QA expertise, demonstrated project and team leadership skills, acute attention to detail, and willingness to learn all about the travel industry are your keys to success at ITA. Additionally, the right candidate will be able to motivate others, promote best practices, balance priorities, schedule resources, attend meetings, and communicate effectively within and outside of the group.
Responsibilities:
* Own and deliver the definition, implementation, and maintenance of automated solutions for system verification
* Organize, update, and coordinate test tool development activities to maximize reach and return on effort
* Synthesize large volumes of internal and external information and distill into framework and test case plans
* Communicate clearly with Development, Product Management, and Operations to ensure adoption and reach of test tools
* Provide framework and test case documentation, training, and support for all team members
* Fix framework bugs and improve test architecture, including adding required unit tests
* Perform detailed analysis of product and test tool failures
* Research and communicate product software defects to team members
* Develop and execute policies that will ensure efficient architecture, performance, and ensure quality software
* Provide timely status and planning updates
* Model and teach best practices to peer and junior members
Qualifications:
* Minimum 3-5 years software QA or Development experience, building and testing applications in Unix/Linux environments
* Solid understanding of quality assurance and software development methodologies
* Demonstrated programming experience usage Java, Python, or other programming language
* Demonstrated skills in integration, deployment, and large scale application testing
* Strong test strategy creation and implementation
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Team Leadership and Project management skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Knowledge of the travel industry a plus
Special Knowledge/Skills Required:
* Excellent Interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, able to work independently, and perform multiple tasks under minimal supervision
* Confidence to participate and contribute within a fast-paced, technically aggressive, highly skilled and collegial development team
About ITA Software, Inc.
ITA Software (www.itasoftware.com) is a leader in providing innovative Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions to the airline industry. ITA developed the industry's most comprehensive airfare shopping system, which is used by leading travel companies such as Aeroplan, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz and others. ITA is currently building a radically new passenger reservation system with launch partner Air Canada. In 2006 and 2007,and 2009 ITA was named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Boston Business Journal; received the Economic Impact award from the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development; and received Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 award. ITA was founded by computer scientists from MIT.
Location:
This position is for a full-time employee in Kendall Square, Cambridge. We are conveniently located near the Kendall Square T stop on the Red Line and provide free employee parking at the Kendall Square Cinema garage. No agencies please.
Benefits:
ITA Software offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, which includes 100% paid monthly premiums for you and your family for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance! ITA's employees also take advantage of a commuter benefit (free parking or T-pass), tuition reimbursement, and professional development. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.itasoftware.com/careers/l_benefits.html?catid=3
If you are interested in this position, please apply at: http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Apply.aspx?&mid=YUYY&sid=BDBAZ&jid=FBBEVUAZ&a=uPO2LW%2bqZ3Y%3d&b=WuKm9pxA%2bXw%3d
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ITA Software
141 Portland Street
S. 700
Cambridge, MA 02139
