FCP Euro is looking to hire a full-time remote Software Quality Assurance Engineer that has a passion for ensuring quality. This individual creates tests to identify issues with the software prior to product launch as well as executes manual testing procedures, generates documentation, and interfaces with stakeholders.
FCP Euro is an online automotive parts retailer headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. FCP stands for "Foreign Car Parts," and we specialize in replacement parts for European vehicles. In the past 10 years, FCP Euro has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies list eight times. Customer service is deeply rooted in our core values. FCP Euro is a customer and technology company, and this unique blended culture has yielded outstanding results worthy of reward and recognition. We are devoted to developing and maintaining user-friendly and accurate automotive catalogs. We have an incredible enthusiasm for what we do, and we are always looking for ways to grow, learn, and improve.
Job Summary
A qualified candidate uses knowledge of programming, process design, and testing to ensure stakeholder requirements are met and no degradation of service is incurred. They work directly with stakeholders on the scope of requirements, implementing the QA process for the development team. They are first responders to bug reports, identify and scope the problem for development, while in addition, they find opportunities for automating user testing.
The ideal candidate will be self-directed and driven. We want someone that is able to share their ideas and contribute positively to the growth of our company. Candidates must possess the passion to learn new technologies and be able to demonstrate their experience with previous software projects, working on a team, and communicating with subject matter experts. A well-qualified candidate will have a working knowledge of automated testing frameworks such as Cucumber, experience with web development, creation and execution of test plans/cases, and experience working directly with project stakeholders.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Reviewing quality specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
- Creating and executing detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
- Estimating, prioritizing, planning and coordinating quality testing activities
- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track escaped defects
- Apply testing processes for new and existing products
- Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools, ci pipelines, and Atlassian products such as JIRA
- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
- Leverages Cucumber & Selenium to automate user acceptance tests
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
- Experience with a BDD test framework
- Rspec testing experience
- Ruby on Rails experience
- HTML/Haml markup experience
- Comfortable incorporating Javascript/Coffee
- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject, or relevant experience
Compensation
- $90,000 to $110,000 Base Salary, with a total compensation opportunity of $105,000 to $130,000 annually.
- This is a full-time remote position
No phone calls or agency referrals, please.
FCP Euro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, cultural heritage, ancestry, political belief, age, marital status, family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Top Skills
What We Do
FCP Euro was established by Harry & Kathy Bauer in 1986 as a small brick and mortar auto parts store in Groton, CT. Transitioned to an online store in 2001 by their son Nick Bauer & friend Scott Drozd, we have grown to become a leading eCommerce provider of Genuine, Aftermarket, OEM, and Performance parts for European cars. Throughout our journey the company’s values have remained the same: sell only the highest quality replacement parts, provide unparalleled customer service, and offer the do it yourself enthusiast technical support to help fix and maintain their vehicles.
Today, FCP Euro has grown to over $100 million in annual sales funded through the continuous reinvestments of its profits. On our website, we maintain a sharp focus on high-quality parts of all quality tiers. We’ve committed ourselves to building a culture of service, quality, and continuous improvement - because we know that if our employees care deeply about our products, it will be reflected in what our customers receive. In Milford, CT, our total of 100,000 square feet FCP Euro Distribution Center space between two locations stocks over $15 million of inventory and has developed a highly efficient distribution model that has the ability to ship out almost all orders placed within 24 hours.
Everything sold by FCP Euro is backed by an industry-leading comprehensive, Lifetime Replacement Guarantee - including wear and tear items like wiper blades, brake pads, and more. We can do this because we’ve spent over a decade tirelessly cataloging our own products with precise and accurate fitment data, checking quality of every single brand line and part, and constant development by our products team.
