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Each day you will work with a cross-functional team of professionals combining business, design, product, user experience and engineering expertise, working relentlessly to push the boundaries of what’s possible and paving the road for the future of news and entertainment media.
In this role, you will work on project teams to build out and maintain a comprehensive suite of automated tests to allow frequent releases of various software products with a high level of confidence. These tests will drive internal- and external-facing web applications and focus on workflows and experiences related to publishing web content, distribution, and podcasting and audio processing. In addition, you'll participate in other quality assurance related activities as needed. Successful applicants will be able to positively interact with all disciplines in our team: product and interaction designers, developers, and product owners.
This is a union represented role covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA DMU.
Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 25th at 5pm ET
Responsibilities- Create and maintain end-to-end automated tests for web-based applications
- Work with product owners and the software development manager to create a roadmap for maximizing automated test coverage
- Research and implement solutions / tools to check and content creation workflows
- Assist with ancillary quality assurance related tasks as a part of achieving release readiness
- Create tools and scripts to aid in the efficiency of test setup, preparation, and execution
- Communicate and collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product owners to develop the fullest possible understanding of the software and address issues that arise
- Perform manual testing as new features are created and where gaps in automated testing remain
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
Minimum Qualifications- 3+ years professional experience (not including internship) as a Test Engineer, QA Engineer, Software Developer, Software Engineer in Test or otherwise equivalent position
- Proficiency in JavaScript, Typescript
- Experience directly interacting with API's (e.g. using tools such as Postman)
- Intermediate knowledge of writing functional or UI tests in any framework for test automation (e.g. Playwright, Nightwatch, Cypress, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of the Linux command line
- Proven track record of project execution in an Agile environment with rapid release cycles
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- An interest in the mission of NPR and / or public media or not-for-profit work
- Background with automating tests on mobile platforms
- NPR Remote-Permitted: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, D.C. office, but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves. You will have the option of working (a) remotely from a location of your choosing within the United States that is supported by NPR; (b) on-site at an NPR facility, based on the availability of desks and approval from NPR; or (c) a combination of both. Regardless of where you choose to work from, you may be expected to travel to other locations from time to time to perform the duties of your position.
- This is a full-time, exempt position.
Salary Range: The U.S. based anticipated salary range for this opportunity is $102,868.47 - $109,133.16 plus benefits. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries NPR expects to provide for new hires for the position across all US locations.
NPR offers access to comprehensive benefits for employees and dependents. Regular, full-time employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in NPR’s benefits options. Benefits include access to health and wellness, paid time off, and financial well-being. Plan options include medical, dental, vision, life/ accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, short-term disability, and voluntary retirement savings to all eligible NPR employees.
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.
NPR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPR is committed to being an inclusive workplace that welcomes diverse and unique perspectives, all working toward the same goal – to create a more informed public. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, and reproductive health decisions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, gender non-conforming status, intersex status, sexual stereotypes, nationality, citizenship status, personal appearance, marital status, family status, family responsibilities, military status, veteran status, mental and physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, genetic characteristics of yourself or a family member, political views and affiliation, unemployment status, protective order status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other basis prohibited under applicable law.
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