Job Description

Senior Test Engineer

Basic Purpose:

AddressVision Inc. (AVI) seeks a Test Engineer for its La Crosse , WI facility. The Test Engineer will be responsible for validating technical, operational and environmental requirements of software solutions developed by AVI. This will be accomplished by thorough testing of individual subsystems and testing of the system as a whole. The Test Engineer will be responsible for developing test strategies, performing tests and documenting results. The test engineer will also be responsible for developing production product test strategies. The position involves collaborating with other functional groups to ensure all technical and operational discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to applicable product installations, integration, and checkout.

• Perform troubleshooting of problems that are occurring at customer facilities.
• Provide training/education to customer personnel regarding product capabilities and usage as necessary.
• Work with the development/test teams to ensure that information, knowledge, and the scope of new and expanded program functionality is understood and applied during the software development cycle.
• Work with the development/test teams to determine efficient and effective test suites, with the ultimate goal of minimizing the risk to product failure in the field.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the applicable products. This includes functionality, interfaces, and purpose in the market place.

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Environment:

• BS degree in Computer Science or Management Information Systems and 3 years experience in a software development related field or an Associate in Computer Science or Management Information Systems and 5 years experience in a software development related field.
• 2 years experience dealing directly with customers on design and implementation of software applications.
• Knowledge of various operating systems (Windows and Unix based) and networking
• Knowledge of scripting languages is desired.
• Knowledge of software test methodologies and practices is desired.
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize work appropriately.
• Must have the ability to work as a member of a team but also as an independent entity when traveling to customer facilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a CMMI or ISO based quality system is desired.