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You will also perform intermediate-level software testing tasks including test development, planning, scheduling, and execution.\nWhen you join our software development group, you become part of a team that believes in knowledge sharing and collaboration and that is committed to using reliable and well-thought-out engineering and software development practices (such as Agile/SCRUM and SAFe) and technology to overcome any challenge.\nWe are looking for someone who will utilize a diverse set of technical backgrounds and opinions by fostering a team-oriented environment and the use of open and direct communications, integrity, and respect. You will also seek knowledge of new developments in software engineering, computer engineering, and test automation fields and will identify and pursue career development opportunities.\nYou will report to a Software Engineering Manager.\nYour Responsibilities:\nCollect, contribute to and document requirements for a feature and its components, ensuring the information required to develop software and corresponding test cases are contained in the specifications\nDevelop new subsystem designs or contribute to existing ones ensuring they meet the established requirements\nImplement and document code that meets the requirements of the software design\nDevelop and execute detailed unit test plans; report, analyze, debug and correct anomalies\nParticipate in reviews of documents, designs, code, test cases and user documentation\nEstimate, plan, develop, and execute test suites, test cases and automated tests to ensure appropriate functional test coverage is attained\nEnsure documented test cases and specifications validate documented software requirements\nPerform product testing, reporting on problems encountered and documenting test results for follow-up\nDetermine the origin and cause of anomalies identified\nBuild relationships and interact with peers to ensure assigned tasks are prioritized\nInitiate or contribute to software development capability improvements in software development practices, development tools, and test automation\nPerform research and explore new avenues to solve challenges by utilizing the latest technologies and standards\nCommunicate and convey design concepts, both verbally and in writing\nWork with complex control system concepts\nMentor other engineers on the team\nThe Essentials - You Will Have:\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant work experience\nLegal authorization to work in the US is required.\nThe Preferred - You Might Also Have:\nTypically requires 4 years of relevant technical experience\nDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent\nExperience in a software product development environment\nExperience with C++, C# and Typescript programming languages\nExperience with Qt, .NET, and React frameworks\nExperience creating, configuring and managing container infrastructure (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker)\nExperience designing, developing, and maintaining applications that leverage MariaDB, including database schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.\nExperience using AI Models for design, debugging and implementation\nExperience creating or updating GitHub Actions\nExperience with Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code IDEs\nExperience documenting and reviewing designs\nFamiliarity with Linux/WSL\nWhat We Offer:\nHealth Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision\n401k\nPaid Time off\nParental and Caregiver Leave\nFlexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.\nTo learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.\nThis position is part of a job family. 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