GENERAL SUMMARY Responsible for participating in the execution of procedures for ensuring the quality and serviceability of new features and releases of software. Authors and executes test cases, using defined methodologies for manual and/or automated tests. Responsible for updating methods and procedures to ensure continuous improvement to software quality assurance and serviceability standards. Isolates, reproduces and tracks bugs and verifies fixes. Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Maintains and modifies test environment and configuration as needed, creates new test environments and configurations to meet test cases or problem recreation requirements. Documents test results and manages and maintains defect and test case databases to assist in the continuous improvement and modification of software. Assists in the assessment and planning of test efforts required for new functions/features under development. Works with quality and development engineers in resolution of problems. 
Initial focus will be on performance measurements of EMC and 3rd party data compression algorithms.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As part of the new redundant data elimination, RDE, Advanced Development Group, will be responsible for test execution with the Quality Assurance/Test group.
• Ability to read a specification (hardware, software or network) and develop appropriate test methodology. 
• Proficiency in the design, implementation, and maintenance of a test environment, including necessary equipment, configuration, and software. 
• Seeks assistance when needed, demonstrates self-initiative. Sphere of influence primarily limited to immediate work group. 
• Provides solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Use tools appropriately with technical guidance and complete tasks and assignments under normal supervision. 
• Follows standard engineering/test practices, uses judgment within defined practices and procedures. Implements work-plans and schedules as assigned. 
• Ability to learn and apply new tools and applications. Full use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, and concepts.

SKILLS

• Strong background in software testing/QA required.
• Performance testing and analysis experience required.
• Strong background in test development required.
• C/C++ experience strongly desired.
• User background in Linux/systems/platform strongly desired.
• Scripting languages (Perl or Shell Scripting in open systems) desired.
• Understanding of CPU architecture and OS architecture/principles desired.
• Strong English skills desired.
• Analytical ability.
• Problem solving skills. 
• Possesses strong product/technology/industry knowledge. 
• Communication skills. 
• Proficiency in hardware, software and/or operating systems environments. 
• Education Required: Associate (Technical)
• Experience Required: 1-3 Year

 BENEFITS: 

• Medical insurance for employees and their family
• Opportunity to work in a flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid personal/sick/vacation days
• Professional training programs
• English courses
• Corporate cell phone service
• Comfortable office location