Quality Assurance Engineer at skype

Skype software is much more then just chatting or calling nowadays! In addition to some servers that are needed to support login and authentication we have many additional services running in data centers. Backend testers are testing these core services and additional service support infrastructure. A regular change to existing services and new products testing keeps our backend testers busy. In addition also database testing. If you are fluent with linux server based environment and databases around you then there should not be a problem to learn testing specific stuff and become Skype backend tester.

Responsibilities

• automate and execute regression, functionality, benchmark, stress and load testing on different backend servers
• bugtracking, allocating defects to developers, follow up on fixed and not fixed issues
• discovering and isolating product flaws quickly and effectively using Black Box and some white Box testing methodologies

Pre-requisite knowledge, skills and experience

• BS degree in CS/EE or equivalent
• experience testing and/or supporting real-time, client-server based systems
• A strong understanding of testing concepts and of distributed, multi-user, client-server systems
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience testing server-based software, OSes, APIs, and/or protocols
• Experience with SQL, some scripting (shell, Perl, Python), Linux/Unix.
• Load testing experience is a plus

Requirements that apply to all testers

• Ability to prioritize multiple and diverse tasks expected
• Good technical, analytical and communication skills
• Very good command of English
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and a serious desire to have an impact on changing the way people communicate
• You don’t tolerate mistakes and errors, you’re pedant in a positive way
• Manage your own time and tasks efficiently so that you meet the deadlines
• Knowledge of QA and testing methodology and processes
• Perl, Python, Unit and test automation experience is a big plus
• Experience with a defect tracking system (e.g. Bugzilla)
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills

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