Test Engineer
Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of corporate tax software and services worldwide. By combining advanced technology, sophisticated software, and an exceptional team of experienced tax experts, we help our customers unlock huge process and productivity gains, limit risk, and make tax a more integral, strategic contributor to business success. Our offerings are showcased by Vertex Enterprise™, a data-driven, open-architecture approach to tax technology that integrates all direct and indirect tax processes and technologies with host financial system applications on a single platform. The result is increased efficiency, control, transparency and strategic decision making for Tax and Finance departments.
We take great care in choosing the very best talent because at Vertex, people truly are our most important asset. Our success results from the talented workforce of committed professionals working together on challenging projects to deliver innovative and imaginative tax solutions to our clients. Our commitment to our employees and clients is built upon a culture where integrity, innovation, respect, and professional excellence are core values. As an employee, you'll get the chance to start contributing right away.
Vertex Inc. is currently looking for a Test Engineer who will provide professional expertise in test scripting in manual and automated test frameworks, test execution and reporting, allowing for continuous improvement in test efficiency, test cycle times, and completeness of testing coverage.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Works in the Tester role through the use of, but not limited to:
- Development of the manual or automated test scripts;
- Set up and execution of the test scripts;
- Logging & recording of the test outcomes/results;
- Daily reporting of the progress/status of the test execution;
- Analysis and recovery from the execution errors;
- Maintenance of the test scripts library;
- Reporting of the bugs; Verification that high priority bugs are escalated
- Providing redlines of test cases to Test Analysts;
- Recommendation for test strategy/test approach improvements;
- Lead or participate in other projects or duties as assigned.
- Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.
- Recommends and assists Test Automation and Execution Manager on various testing techniques and tools, issues related to test scripting, execution, results reporting and monitoring and their recommendations for improvement.
We encourage individuals possessing all of the following minimum qualifications to apply immediately:Education & Training:
- Bachelor degree in a technical discipline or equivalent technical experience is required
- Minimum 3+ years experience in application software environments:
- 3+ years in software testing in multiple environments including test scripting and execution;
- 2+ years in software development/scripting – desired.
Work Experience:
- Minimum 3+ years experience in application software environments:
- 3+ years in software testing in multiple environments including test scripting and execution;
- 2+ years in software development/scripting is desired.
- Experience working with Python is strongly desired.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills:
- Proven experience in developing test scripts in manual test environments. Experience developing automated test scripts, desired
- Proven experience with manual test execution including troubleshooting. Experience with automated test execution, desired
- Knowledge with two or more of hardware and software platforms (Windows, Unix, Linux, mainframe)
- Basic XML knowledge (script writing and reading)
- Experience with Configuration Management principles and tools
- Experience with defect reporting (defect logging, tracking, analysis, and validation)
- Understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Good troubleshooting skills. Strong attention to detail required
- Experience with complex products, desired
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Proficient PC skills required. Experience working with MS Office applications including MS Access
- Good time-management skills with the ability to multi-task or work on multiple projects concurrently
- Must be results oriented, customer focused and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
About VertexVertex is a privately held company that employs over 750 professionals at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and offices in Europe (London and Finland), Brazil (São Paulo), Sarasota, Atlanta, Dallas, Fort Collins, Naperville, Phoenix, and Washington, DC.
Since 1978, over 10,000 corporate customers have relied on us for innovative tax processing solutions. We're known for straight talk and keeping promises. Which is why so many global leaders, from American Honda Motor Company to Bristol-Myers Squibb, Callaway Golf, Hewlett-Packard, Mercedes Benz USA, Merck, Pepsi, SAP, Starbucks, Verizon Wireless, and thousands of others depend on us every day.Over the past 15 years Vertex established a reputation for excellence in partnering and is considered a premier partner with SAP, Oracle, and other leading software providers. Also, Vertex works closely with the Big 4 and other tax accounting firms to provide the most integrated enterprise tax technology solutions available today.
Vertex solutions help companies streamline tax compliance processes and leverage information to discover new strategic tax savings. In addition, they enhance decision information across every major line of business tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value added, communications, and payroll. To serve its customers, Vertex works in partnership with the world’s leading providers of ERP software and related services.For more information about Vertex, visit the Web site at www.vertexinc.com.
About Vertex Inc. Careers & Our Recruitment Process:We've earned a reputation as an innovator in terms of corporate culture with our approach to work-life balance and employee development. We offer a collaborative, team-oriented work environment that allows employees to explore innovative ideas from concept to completion. We understand that attracting and retaining top talent needs to be a priority when you're the market leader.
Vertex is not your average company. Long tenure and low turnover rates are the norm. We offer a wide range of excellent benefits, including flexible schedules and Work@Home, tuition reimbursement, a generous 401(k) plan, and a casual dress code. Our VerTYKES Learning Center (for Berwyn employees only) offers an on-site daycare program and is managed by Hildebrandt Learning Center (HLC), a leader in early childhood development programs.If you’d like to learn more about a career with Vertex Inc. or stay up to date with our current job postings, please go to www.vertexinc.com/careersor connect with us in one of the following ways:
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Vertex, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Job LocationBerwyn, Pennsylvania, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular