At AT&T we’re redefining the future of communication by connecting people togreater possibility– with expertise, simplicity, and inspiration. At the heart of our purpose lies a diverse workforce of 200,000 people and a culture that aspires to serve customers first, act boldly, move faster, and win as one.

Our Product Development group, part of AT&T’s Technology Services (ATS) organization, is responsible for building software-based products, services, and platforms that our customers love and need. Harnessing technology and rebuilding software expertise, the team is inspiring simplicity with projects that deliver revenue and cost savings opportunities.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineer to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality of our back-end and front-end web applications. The engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing tests, debugging, and defining corrective actions, as well as reviewing system requirements and tracking quality assurance metrics. A key aspect of this role involves conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly, meets client needs, and remains cost-effective. Our ideal candidate will possess a background in both software development and quality assurance, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
Design, develop and execute automation scripts.
Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
Work with the US-based leadership to develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
Coordinate with stakeholders and identify system requirements.
Monitor debugging process results.
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions.
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Stay up to date with new testing tools and test strategies.

Required Qualifications

3+ years, in quality assurance, with an emphasis on front-end and back-APIs and infrastructure, within all software development life cycle environments
Linux/Unix system programming and opensource frameworks experience (e.g., gcc/C). Object-oriented programming experience (e.g., C++, Java, etc.). Code reviews and analyzers. Secure network protocol and tools experience (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP(S), IPv4, Wireshark, etc.). Web API experience and architectural styles (e.g., REST)
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies and processes
Experience with CI/CD and platforms (e.g., Jenkins, Gitlabs, etc.)
Experience with configuration management systems (e.g., svn, git, etc.)
Experience with Linux and with Linux-based test applications and utilities (e.g., curl, netcat, etc.)
Experience with secure network protocol experience and web architectural styles (e.g., TLS, openssl, REST, etc.)
Experience with web applications servers and containers (e.g., Tomcat, Docker, etc.)
Experience with automation frameworks and platforms (e.g., Selenium, Appium, etc.)
Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Experience with database technologies and scripting (e.g., relational, MongoDB, python, javascript, etc.)
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
Experience with performance and/or security testing
Experience with pentesting platforms and frameworks (e.g., Kali, Blackbox, etc.)
Proven work experience in software development

Preferred Qualifications

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject

Our Professional Quality Assurance (QA) Automation Engineers (Product Development) earn between $105,100 - $196,100. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us? Apply now!

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