Overview:
We are seeking a full-time Quality Automation Engineer 2 at our location in Cary, NC on the inReach Explore web team. Every day our emergency response software helps coordinate rescues for hikers, boaters, adventurers, motorists, and pilots. Our satellite-based communication devices ensure that these people stay in contact with emergency services and communicate with their loved ones from anywhere on the globe. Click here to check out the “Saved by Garmin” blog for real-life rescues.
Must live in the Cary, NC area to be considered
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
- Creates and executes small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project using C#, React & Javascript, and TypeScript to improve our web-based app and API
- Demonstrate the ability of applying design standards and procedures to create and execute well-defined moderately complex manual and automated test cases
- Demonstrate the ability to write complex functions to improve an existing automated test framework
- Provide reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
- Demonstrate the ability to complete well-defined moderately complex tasks and/or projects
- Demonstrate the role of quality assurance in each phase of the Software Development Life Cycle and/or Product Development Life Cycle
- Demonstrate full use of Garmin testing standards and procedures
- Demonstrate proficient use and knowledge of engineering tools
- Demonstrate a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
- Lead small projects / feature/ module projects and/or sub-projects as part of a greater project
- Ability to perform as technical leader who guides technical direction of projects
- Collaborate and add value in QA - technical testing reviews
- Ability to estimate the level of effort for a task
- Define, document, and implement new process improvements
- Perform peer code reviews as needed
- Demonstrate mastery of relevant software engineering tools
- Train and mentor less experienced Quality Automation Engineers
- Perform all essential functions as defined for the Quality Automation Engineer 1
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field AND a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Superior organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to exercise sound independent judgment
- Relevant experience or training in product and/or software quality automation processes and methodologies
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the following tools/technologies:
- C#
- SQL
- Javascript or Typescript
- Playwright, Selenium, or Cypress
- UI, API, or Unit Testing experience
- Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.5)
- Previous experience working in a team environment
- Previous experience testing and developing/analyzing tests related to a Garmin core product market
- Relevant experience or training in creating test plans, conducting usability test, and/or writing test scripts is preferred
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits