AI Evaluation Engineer

AI Evaluation EngineerDeposco is seeking an experienced AI Evaluation Engineer to join our innovative quality assurance team. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and performance of AI-driven applications, models, and automation workflows. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate about shaping the future of AI testing practices. You will work closely with product managers, developers, and data scientists to validate AI features, services, and integrations that power our products. Reporting to the Vice President of Quality, this role will be instrumental in shaping the team's future and supporting Deposco's growth.What You'll Do:Engage in requirements and project meetings to fully understand goals and deliverablesReview and analyze project requirements to pinpoint gaps and ensure they are suitable for creating test casesDesign and maintain automated tests using Java or Python for our omnichannel solutionsEmploy automated testing tools for RESTful services connected to marketplace integrationsIdentify marketplace-specific use cases, performing manual tests when necessary, while progressing toward automationDevelop automated acceptance and unit tests within an agile environmentUtilize Jenkins and other CI tools for automation of development, build, deployment, and testing workflowsCollaborate closely with product owners as part of a Scrum team to clarify requirementsExamine test results from a technical perspective and provide detailed feedback to the development teamAssist in troubleshooting production issues through coordinated testing and support effortsCreate essential QA documentation, including test plans, scripts, strategies, and requirement traceability matricesNitty Gritty (What You'll Need):Four-year degree in Computer Science/Engineering preferred2+ years experience in software quality testing2+ years of Agile Experience2 years Python Experience preferredExperience in integration platforms preferredThorough understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), encompassing requirements gathering, design, and testing, with hands-on experience in modern testing methodologies and toolsProficient in working with JSON and XML message formatsFamiliarity with Atlassian products such as JIRA and ConfluenceExperience working in agile environments and using continuous integration tools such as GitHubSolid knowledge of relational databases, with the ability to write MySQL queries to validate test resultsPractical exposure to RESTful automation toolsCompetence in at least one object-oriented programming language; scripting skills are an added advantageCapable of working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under tight deadlinesStrong analytical and organizational abilities, with aptitude for handling multiple projects simultaneouslyDemonstrates initiative, accountability, and ownership of projects and quality assurance activitiesPerksBe part of an energetic team that is serious about delivering software to customers and cultivating our culture. We work awfully hard and are having a blast doing it. This team believes that what we are doing is a game-changer in the industryCoffee bar with cold brew on tap and a full time baristaStanding desk (if you're into that sort of thing)Corporate events including food trucks, Top Golf and other shenanigansCorporate office with co-working spaces, ping-pong tables, corn-hole boards, and Avalon around the cornerBenefits package including health care, paid time off, life insurance, 401k plan (with match), and gym reimbursementBe part of a team recognized 6 years running as a USA Today Workplace