Friday, September 05, 2008

NetTraffic - Software Test Engineer, QA Manager

Title:
Software Test Engineer

Skills:
Unit/Integration Test experience.

Date:
9-5-2008

Description:
We are looking for someone that can be responsible for working in conjunction with our development staff and write software tests prior to software going to QA. The following skills are desired and anyone meeting 80% of the skills is encouraged to apply:
- UNIX/Linux system (3 years)
- Shell/Perl scripting (3 years)
- C++/UNIX/Linux programming (2 years)
- Oracle database and SQL*Plus (2 years)
- J2EE programming (2 years)
- Test automation on HTML based GUI (2 years)
- SNMP basic concepts and tools (1 year)
- PL/SQL Developer, Toad, Oracle Enterprise Manager (plus)
- Rational Purify Plus toolkit (plus)
- Eclipse (plus)
- Actuate (plus)

Please submit resume to LKriger@Zidealabs.com (720) 746-6875.

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Title:
QA Manager

Skills:
TL 9000, SQA, Unix/Linux, Testing, Automation tools, OSS, Remedy, Telecommunications

Date:
9-5-2008

Description:
Nettraffic.net
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Manager will be the tollgate for all software applications and oversee all TL 9000 management activities for the company. The QA Manager will work with Engineering and Product Management to review product requirements, engineering specifications and responsible for creating and implementing all verification and validation activates for system and sub-systems tests. The QA Manager will ensure that the applications meet the desired requirements and expectation of the users and the industry standards. The QA Manager will work with the management team representatives to adhere to the standards and procedures set forth the TL 90000 requirements as well as the processes put are in place within the company and strive toward greater process improvement.
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ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
As an example of some of the major responsibilities of the position:

* Proactively establishes testing methods and associated data collection methods needed to evaluate functional performance and product reliability
* Principal point of contract for all test verification and related activities from design review to technically represent the company*s position on quality and test
* Define and manage technical data associated with testing activities (test reports, corrective action plan, test metrics etc) for process improvement
* Leads and mentors through example while maintaining a high level of integrity
* Develops methods to ensure all phases of system test are fully covered during each testing cycle
* Effectively manage team*s project time to ensure the budgeted time is met as projected
* Defines and builds a organization to support all activities relating to the validation and verification of the product
* Identification of needed resources (hardware or software) necessary to support the business and the projects objectives
* Works with engineering management to oversee problem resolution, investigation and follow up for questions and production issues when needed
* Provide quality management technical support to aide staff members in investigating and troubleshooting issues
* Over see TL 9000 management activities ensuring the management team is working together to ensure continual process improvement


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* Managerial experience leading technical teams
* Strong background in software/system product development lifecycles
* Strong experience in product test and statistical analysis of test results
* Must know test methodologies and test metrics
* MUST HAVE SERVER-SIDE, UNIX/LINUX BASED, NETWORK PRODUCT Quality Assurance experience
* Knowledge of software engineering involving C/C++ or Java
* LINUX/UNIX admin/user experience
* Oracle experience
* SQL for querying database tables
* UNIX shell scripting
* SNMP experience
* Testing tool experience
* Automation tool experience
* Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving ability in the area of computer networks
* Strong understanding of TL 9000, having led teams on process improvement
* Strong sense of ownership
* Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally with other team members, immediate supervisor, internal and external customers/vendors and all levels of management (i.e. status reports, problem descriptions/resolutions, voice, email, etc).
* Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
* Ability to travel to accomplish company business as required.
* Microsoft Office advanced user (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
* The ability to move and install technical equipment up to 50 Lbs.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* BS/MS in a technical discipline
* At least 7 to 10 years experience directly related to the responsibilities specified with at least 5 years management experience


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
* 7 to 10 years experience in the telecommunications industry and/or software development industry
* OSS experience
* Telecommunications background
* Experience with Remedy Trouble Ticket System
* Experience with Java-based applications
* Experience with ATM, FR, IP/IP-VPN/IP-MPLS, VoN, DSL, Wireless, SONET and Cable Technologies
* Experience with protocols/interfaces such as SNMP, TL-1, XML interface, CLI

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Travel required 25%

Location- Broomfield, CO 80021
For consideration please contact:
Larry Kriger at (720)746-6875 or email resume to www.lkriger@Zidea.com

ADDENDUM TO JOB DESCRIPTION:
NetTraffic, Inc. is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions.