Software Quality Engineer - Pearson
Columbia, SC
About the Job
Role: Software Quality Engineer
Company: Pearson
Division: Assessments & Qualifications
Location: United States - Remote (Central USA hours)
About us:
We are the world’s learning company with more than 18,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Pearson/Navvy Team:
The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Pearson/Navvy platforms through strong automation implemented solutions and manual testing efforts as well as tracking the status of issues reported on Pearson/Navvy products.
This requisition is part of the Pearson/Navvy team, which develops innovative assessment technology platforms. One of the team’s primary responsibilities is supporting the Navvy platform that is used by classroom teachers to assess and determine standard competency. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of this platform which is part of Pearson's strategic plan to maintain competitive in the District space.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
+ Participates in requirements, architecture, and design review meetings
+ Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance and product management members
+ Performs all development, testing tasks with a high level of quality
+ Prepares, reviews, and maintains effective procedures and documentation
+ Applies Agile practices for successful, sustainable delivery of software solutions
+ Maintaining active communication with business users and key stakeholders to manage expectations regarding changes to systems and/or business requests
+ Implementing and maintaining automation workflows via tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, etc.
+ Write test plans to ensure all levels of quality and reduce project costs.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree or related technical certification or a minimum of one to three years of experience with quality assurance testing websites or software applications.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills
+ Experience with Agile Software Development a plus
+ Experience with GitHub or equivalent version control system
+ Experience with the Selenium framework or similar tools for automation testing.
+ Experience with Cucumber Testing and Collaboration tools.
+ Experience with API testing including RESTful Web Services
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80k-105k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 17411
#location
Company: Pearson
Division: Assessments & Qualifications
Location: United States - Remote (Central USA hours)
About us:
We are the world’s learning company with more than 18,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.
Pearson/Navvy Team:
The Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Pearson/Navvy platforms through strong automation implemented solutions and manual testing efforts as well as tracking the status of issues reported on Pearson/Navvy products.
This requisition is part of the Pearson/Navvy team, which develops innovative assessment technology platforms. One of the team’s primary responsibilities is supporting the Navvy platform that is used by classroom teachers to assess and determine standard competency. We are looking for outstanding candidates to bolster the staff of this platform which is part of Pearson's strategic plan to maintain competitive in the District space.
Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:
+ Participates in requirements, architecture, and design review meetings
+ Effectively functions and communicates within a software development team consisting of developers, quality assurance and product management members
+ Performs all development, testing tasks with a high level of quality
+ Prepares, reviews, and maintains effective procedures and documentation
+ Applies Agile practices for successful, sustainable delivery of software solutions
+ Maintaining active communication with business users and key stakeholders to manage expectations regarding changes to systems and/or business requests
+ Implementing and maintaining automation workflows via tools such as Selenium, Cucumber, etc.
+ Write test plans to ensure all levels of quality and reduce project costs.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree or related technical certification or a minimum of one to three years of experience with quality assurance testing websites or software applications.
+ Effective verbal and written communication skills
+ Experience with Agile Software Development a plus
+ Experience with GitHub or equivalent version control system
+ Experience with the Selenium framework or similar tools for automation testing.
+ Experience with Cucumber Testing and Collaboration tools.
+ Experience with API testing including RESTful Web Services
The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $80k-105k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: https://pearsonbenefitsus.com/
Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.
Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.
What to expect from Pearson
Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?
At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.
We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.
Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.
To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.
If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com.
Note that the information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process.
Job: TECHNOLOGY
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Remote
Req ID: 17411
#location
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