Introduction to Costco Travel IT
Come join one of the world's most successful retailers, Costco, as a Quality Specialist in our Travel IT department. As the third-largest retailer globally with operations in fourteen countries, we pride ourselves on maintaining a family-oriented, employee-driven environment where our team members thrive and succeed. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a spot as one of the best companies to work for, ranking seventh in Forbes' "World's Best Managers" list.
Job Overview
As a Quality Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality products and services. You will be responsible for approving functional and non-functional requirements implemented by the team, decomposing requirements into test scripts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and remediate defects. Your expertise will be crucial in creating testing protocols, executing automated tests, and maintaining the automated testing suite for a given product.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determine test conditions, including QA test environment, tools, training, build and deployment plans, intra-team conditions, and communication processes.
- Provide feedback to colleagues regarding the quality of run expectations during reviews.
- Manage the remediation of defects raised throughout the development lifecycle and create supporting quality reports that are communicated to stakeholders.
- Develop testing conventions and guidelines to improve end-to-end testing results and share and adopt best practices with the Center of Excellence (CoE) and other Quality Architects.
- Create and execute automated test scripts to accelerate team velocity through the reduction of manual testing efforts.
- Maintain the automated testing suite and accompanying framework for a given product.
- Share test automation practices with developers to promote "shift left" testing disciplines and practices within a team.
- Develop functional test plans for complex systems.
- Test required code changes while working closely with engineers and product owners.
- Design and develop great test automation, from which others can create repeatable automated tests.
- Produce API Level Automation using various technologies and tools.
- Analyze, identify, and validate functional components of a shared service, supporting multiple downstream systems.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies both within the organization and industry and apply them to great effect.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least 3 years of automation and testing experience with XML and online Soap/Rest services.
- 3 years of recent design and development experience in Java or C#.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience with Microsoft SQL as well as Execute SQL.
- At least 3 years of experience in backend testing, writing SQL queries, and testing Stored Procedures.
- Proficiency with Agile testing methodologies and best practices in a SDET role.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a close-knit team environment.
- Computer science and engineering skills and similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with Expert, Git, JDBC, Splunk.
- Experience in Unit Testing frameworks like Junit/TestNG.
- Experience with UI automation tools, ideally Selenium Web Driver.
- Testing and automation experience with MS VSTS technology stack, including TFS, MTM, and Lab Center.
- Tomcat/Apache knowledge.
- Travel industry knowledge.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Career Growth and Learning Benefits
At Costco, we are committed to the growth and development of our employees. As a Quality Specialist, you will have access to:
- Comprehensive training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Mentorship opportunities with experienced professionals in the field.
- Internal job advancement opportunities, allowing you to progress in your career.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
Work Environment and Company Culture
Our company culture is built on the principles of integrity, respect, and excellence. We strive to create a work environment that is:
- Supportive and inclusive, valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities.
- Collaborative and dynamic, encouraging open communication and teamwork.
- Flexible and adaptable, offering work-from-home opportunities and flexible scheduling.
- Recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, with a range of benefits and perks.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of $32/hour, as well as a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, with a company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), allowing you to purchase company stock at a discounted price.
- Life insurance and disability coverage, providing financial security in case of illness or injury.
- Paid time off (PTO), including vacation days, holidays, and sick leave.
- Tuition reimbursement, supporting your ongoing education and career development.
- Employee discounts on products and services, including Costco warehouse items and travel services.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing support and resources for work-life balance and personal well-being.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced Quality Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work environment, this is a chance to take your career to the next level. Join our team and become part of one of the world's most successful retailers. Apply today!
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