DescriptionAlexa is the personal assistant and cloud service that powers the next generation of ambient computing devices, devices designed around your voice. We believe voice is the most natural user interface for interacting with technology across many domains. At Alexa Communications, we are inventing the future of global, multimedia communications.It’s still Day One for the Alexa Communications team – we have a lot to innovate and build to make communication through Alexa devices a magical experience. And now you can send a message, make a call, play announcements, or drop in on your closest friends & family via Alexa devices or the Alexa app! The Alexa communications team is working to become the most natural way for people to communicate, and the challenge ahead is significant. We're a high energy, fast growth business excited to have the opportunity to define the future of voice-controlled communications, make Alexa even more useful, and delight customers around the world.This position is within Alexa Communications team which develops core software components for communication experiences across various platforms. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with domain experts and software engineers, and deliver key Alexa Communications features and use cases.Key job responsibilities
Review requirements/user interaction designs to ensure we are delivering top quality customer experience
Work with Software Development Engineers to understand the overall technical architecture and how each feature is implemented. Understand performance impacts over the product.
Build test strategies, create test plans and test cases
Automate tests using internal and open source tools & infrastructure
Review product/user interface for conformity to design guidelines
Find, isolate, document, regress, and track bugs through resolution
Interpret and report testing results, and be a vocal proponent for quality in every phase of the development process
Basic Qualifications
6+ years of quality assurance engineering experience
4+ years of delivering test frameworks, test tools, leading the QA projects and initiatives experience
Knowledge of QA methodology and tools, with demonstrated experience in an QAE role
Experience in manual testing
Experience in automation testing
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of UI Automation (preferably on mobile platforms) experience
Knowledge of at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as C, Java, Objective C
Bachelor's degree
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $207,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.