Homes.com - Senior Software QA Engineer (API Testing)

Job Description

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

Homes.com is already one of the fastest growing real estate portals in the industry, we are driven to be #1. Just ask Brad Bellflower, Chief Change Officer at Apartments.com. After its acquisition in 2014, Apartments.com quickly turned into the most popular place to find a place. Proven success at the highest level – and we’re doing it again with the new Homes.com. Homes.com is a CoStar Group company with 20+ years' experience in leading and growing digital marketplaces. We pride ourselves on continually improving, innovating, and setting the standard for property search and marketing experiences. With Homes.com we’re building a brand on the cusp of defining the industry. We’re looking for big thinkers, brave leaders, and creative advertising wizards ready to influence a new age of homebuying within a tried-and-true, award-winning company.

Learn more about Homes.com.

As a CoStar Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing and verification of software systems. QA Engineers utilize a combination of functional testing methods, automated testing tools and load testing tools. Typically responsible for writing test cases that ensure compliance with acceptance criteria developed during sprint planning. Are typically embedded with development teams. Ensures adequate product testing prior to each release. Responsible for tracking bugs and retesting as bugs are fixed.

This position is located in Orange County and offers the following hybrid schedule options:

• 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

Responsibilities

• Design API tests based on end-point contracts using Postman and Swagger

• Ensure proper functional coverage for API Tests.

• Author e2e integration API tests.

• Work with an Agile SCRUM team and participate in all SCRUM ceremonies.

• Document and triage reported API issues and track through resolution.

• Ensures that products conform to business requirements/company policies, software quality standards, and established procedures.

• Submits and tracks production (maintenance) and release issues in their respective systems.

• Creates and maintains SQA deliverables including test plans, test cases, test data, project test.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required from an accredited, not for profit university or college

• A track record of commitment to prior employers

• 6+ years of hands on experience as a technical API tester

• Proven capacity to effectively interface with dynamic development teams

• Experience building integration tests using tools.

• Ability to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions

• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem solving skills

• Proficient with Agile testing methodologies and best practices

• Must have strong experience with Microsoft Technologies, specifically TSQL, SQL Server and TFS/Azure DevOps.

• Knowledge/Experience of Web development technologies including HTML, XPath, CSS, & JavaScript.

• Excellent analytical and debugging skills with strong technical aptitude.

• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Experienced in API test automation and API automation tools

• Demonstrated experience in API test framework design and development.

• Strong, object-oriented design and coding skills (preferably C#)

What’s in it for You

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed.

We offer you generous compensation and performance-based incentives. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter-office exchange program.

Our benefits package includes (but is not limited to):

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

• Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

• Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family

• Commuter and parking benefits

• 401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes

• Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

• Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

This position offers a base salary range of $95,100-$174,800, based on relevant skills and experience and includes a generous benefits plan

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CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives.

We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We’ve continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate.

CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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