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QALocation: Onsite in Redmond, WA Manager is looking for interviews next Tuesday Must haves: - EXCEL • Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers • Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes • Create or maintain databases of known test defects • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery datesStand out Candidates: FAANG, Magnificent 7, MANGO, or other technology companies Longevity in rolesJob Description: Typical Day in the Role • Purpose of the Team: The purpose of this team is to work on Windows security by identifying and reducing security gaps in the operating system, particularly through initiatives like NTLM-less and Secure Future Initiative (SFI) work. • Key projects: This role will contribute to building and enhancing test frameworks, creating automated test cases, executing them, troubleshooting failures, and supporting security-related initiatives under the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) to make Windows more secure by default.Candidate Requirements The ideal resume would contain deep understanding of end-to-end customer scenarios to support high-quality scenario-level test automation.Hard Skills Assessments • Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: hard skills assessments will occur during the standard 72-hour sourcing and review cycle after release of the request. • Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include Microsoft Excel Desktop assessments completed via Teams phone call without video. • Required Candidate Preparation: Candidates should have their environment ready for completing the Excel assessment and be prepared for scenario-level test automation discussions based on their experience.Summary: The main function of a Software Design Engineer is to develop, implement, and document all testing activities, including test planning, test documentation, test execution, defect tracking and reporting, including follow-up and issue resolution.Job Responsibilities: • Execute test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers • Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes • Create or maintain databases of known test defects • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery datesQualifications: • Associate's degree in technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required • 8-10 years' experience required • Experience testing software • Experience writing test documentation such as Test Plans, scripts and test results reports • Ability to analyze/interpret test results and provide recommendations to improve testing • Preferred but not Required Experience in: operating system, cybersecurity, automation test framework