Test Software Engineer

Description

Rally is a dynamic, start-up that provides software-driven enterprises a complete solution of knowledge, coaching and tooling to succeed with Agile, the next generation of software development practices. We are recognized nationally as the best product in our category (Jolt Award 2006 - 2008), locally as the most innovative product (IQ Awards) and as a top "Best company to work for in Colorado" 2006 - 2008.

We continually review qualifications for experienced and motivated Agile Development Consultants and Coaches.

An ideal candidate has experience and interest in extending skills in the following areas. Qualifications:

· Prior experience coaching Agile project teams with methods such as Scrum, XP, Lean, FDD, DSDM, or Crystal.

· Prior Consulting background– you will be working with multiple clients through on site collaboration and remote support.

· Experience leading consulting engagements.

· Training experience – we develop our own collateral in close partnership with leading experts in the agile community and deliver training to customer teams.

· Solution selling experience.

· Experience in leading technical teams - coaching, teaching and guiding people in the various roles in a project driven organization.

· Facilitation skills in leading planning meetings, reviews, and retrospectives.

· Excellent presentation skills - we value and encourage public speaking engagements and expect that you’re comfortable talking to teams from engineering level upwards.

· Strong knowledge and passion about Agile principles and practices – we expect that you have a solid grounding and we will support you extending your knowledge through challenging work, investment in training, and constant association with our Agile experts.

· Willingness to travel 50% – we’re a company that is expanding within the U.S and beyond.

· 10 years or more experience in technology/software organizations.

· Certified ScrumMaster (Practitioner or Trainer) required.

Locations: Boulder (our home) preferred, but Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco/San Jose would be strongly considered (other locations negotiable for strong applicants)

Culture: At Rally, we value teamwork, an ability to meet commitments, skill, and a successful track record. Our company is comprised of people who are passionate about the software industry and the success that implementing Agile Development practices can bring our clients. We are looking for those who share our passion and the desire to work with the best and brightest.

In our Professional Services organization we actively encourage personal growth through speaking engagements and participation in agile committees. Our Coaches have been key-note speakers, organizers of agile conferences and authors of articles and whitepapers.

At Rally we're looking for people who are passionate about the software industry and want to work with the best and brightest. We value teamwork, the ability to meet commitments as well as skill and a successful track record. We strive for a healthy, productive work/life balance, while enjoying the opportunity to substantially contribute to the direction and success of a vibrant software business. Rally offers excellent compensation, benefits and stock options with an exceptional opportunity to grow.

If it sounds like you might thrive in an environment like this, we'd like to hear from you.