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Summary:The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Pearson/MZD platforms through strong automation implemented solutions and manual testing efforts as well as tracking the status of issues reported on Pearson/MZD products.This requisition is part of the Pearson/MZD team, which develops innovative assessment technology platforms. One of the team’s primary responsibilities is supporting multiple technology platforms that deliver exams to test takers, score and report results. We are currently engaged in building our next generation assessment platform, which is a multi-year project with enormous strategic value, leveraging state of the art technologies and processes. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of this critical project by joining the online scoring and reporting platform team.Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
Participates in requirements, architecture, and design review meetings
Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance and product management members
Performs all development, testing tasks with a high level of quality
Prepares, reviews, and maintains effective procedures and documentation
Applies Agile practices for successful, sustainable delivery of software solutions
Maintaining active communication with business users and key stakeholders to manage expectations regarding changes to systems and/or business requests
Implementing and maintaining automation workflows via tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, etc.
Write test plans to ensure all levels of quality and reduce project costs.
Education and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or related technical certification or a minimum of one to three years of experience with quality assurance testing websites or software applications.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Desire to constantly learn new things and improve skills
Understanding of business requirements
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Agile Software Development a plus
Experience with Jenkins build systems a plus
Experience working with distributed teams
Experience with the Selenium framework or similar tools for automation testing.
Experience with systems like Cucumber Testing and similar Collaboration tools.
Experience with API testing including RESTful Web Services
Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:The minimum full-time salary range is between $85k - $125k.This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.What to expect from PearsonDid you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.Job: TECHNOLOGYOrganization: Assessment & QualificationsSchedule: FULLTIMEReq ID: 13751#location
