About this job
Store Applications is a grouping of Value Streams that are responsible for all of the applications required to manage and execute the in-store experience for 200+ locations at CarMax. The in-store CarMax experience spans the entire customer journey; from customer inception to Sales to CarMax's loyalty programs. These teams operate within the Agile Framework and deliver continuous value to each of the Value Streams. These teams will help drive the bottom-line sales of a growing Fortune 500 company. As part of these Value Streams, CarMax is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to work directly with Agile development teams to ensure quality software is delivered to our associates and customers.
What you will do – Essential Responsibilities
Participates in all Agile ceremonies for TeamPlans and executes tests to cover functional, integration, compatibility and regression needs and reports back findings to the TeamHelps lead test automation effort, advocating for automation and contributes to framework design and suggests process improvementsReviews automated test runs, reports out on automated test execution and coverage statuses, and maintains broken automated testsWorks with various areas of the business, grasp their processes and learn how they work togetherUnderstands complex problems, develops solutions and can communicate to both people inside and outside of their teamUses and modifies existing libraries / tools for automation testingCreates test strategies and plans for team and assists other teams when neededIdentifies new tools or processes for adoptionWrites general documentation regarding QE processes and toolsDevelops key quality metrics and reports to stakeholders in the organizationPurpose of the role
The Senior Quality Engineer is an essential role in the software development life cycle and ensures only properly tested software is released to production. A flawless customer experience is our top priority and this role plays a major part in that company goal. By designing and executing properly prepared test cases (both manual and automated) and working closely together with the entire agile team, this goal is achievable. This position focuses on both the agile team as well as the QE organization.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related Technology field or equivalent experience and 5+ years of work experience orMaster’s degree in Computer Science or related Technology field or equivalent experience and 3+ years of work experience5+ years of experience in software quality assuranceStrong understanding of Web services, databasesStrong background in test automation with front end and back end automation toolsStrong oral/written communication, presentation, and organizational skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills for driving strategic initiatives through large and diverse organizationsAbility to work within multiple work streams at one timePreferred Experience:NodeJSSelenium / WebDriverIOAPI/Integration test automationEducation:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field, or equivalent alternative education, skills, and/or practical experience is requiredWork Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center* and have a Hybrid work arrangement
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.