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Quality Engineer at Tacit Knowledge in Chisinau, Moldova

Tacit Knowledge is a global consulting firm specializing in software and website development, architecture and optimization. Our team is comprised solely of senior consultants employing Agile software development techniques, resulting in projects that are more efficient, and outcomes that are more reliable.

Your skills will never be out of date working with the latest and greatest technologies at Tacit Knowledge. As you move from one client engagement (average project is 2-5 months) to the next, you will have ongoing exposure to multiple business problems, clients, and technology stacks.

Our culture is innately entrepreneurial because it is comprised of highly talented people who thrive in an atmosphere where ideas, actions and initiative are not only welcome, but encouraged and rewarded.

The founders of Tacit Knowledge are natural Agile gurus and it is in their collective DNA to manage everything from an Agile perspective, whether it be collaborative interviewing or embracing an iterative process to create the best performance-based bonus plan in the industry.

We are seeking a Quality Engineer with a solid background in test engineering, knowledge of enterprise systems, and a strong drive to learn new technologies and innovate on testing methods. The successful candidate will leverage creativity and talent in delivering successful projects while developing a top-notch QA career.

As a Quality Engineer for Tacit Knowledge, you will be responsible for delivering software solutions in the following areas:

Responsibilities
Lead quality and testing efforts on an Agile team
Create and maintain scalable test plans for enterprise systems
Define and track quality assurance metrics such as defect severities, open defect counts, and impact to projects

Define release-candidate certification
Assess level of effort for QA tasks
Assess risk of changes to code base and system configurations; present informed recommendations to product owners
Contribute to continuous improvement of quality engineering at Tacit Knowledge
Work under general supervision
Skills/Experience
5+ years of QA experience in an Agile environment
Knowledge of an array of testing methodologies, including the following:
Functional
Regression
System
Stress (boundary)
End-to-End
Fail-Over
Knowledgeable about ecommerce technologies
Knowledgeable about quality assurance in an industry-wide context
Effective in communicating in with clients and executives across a range of industries

Proficient in SQL and basic Linux operations
Proficient in a scripting language such as Ruby, Python, or Perl is a plus
Skilled in automated testing with current tools such as Selenium, Fitnesse, or Watir is a plus
Skilled in performance testing and analysis with open-source tools such as JMeter and The Grinder is a plus

Tacit Knowledge offers a highly competitive base salary, paid in US dollars, and provides a full range of benefits, including a progressive bonus plan.
If you believe your skills and experience match this position at Chisinau office please submit a cover letter and resume in English.