The Best Players Need the Best People.
This position is responsible to conduct experiments in support of PGA TOUR digital product development and in the quality assurance process and testing across all digital platforms. This includes developing a Quality Assurance (QA) program that ensures the quality of the PGA TOUR’s products, but also fosters a culture in which all employees become actively engaged in guaranteeing quality in both production and the finished product.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience
Minimum 5-8 years of QA work experience, with a focus on software products and technologies
Professional certification, such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer, or Quality Auditor
Extensive experience in software development and testing methodologies
Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium) helpful but not required
Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, C++, XML, HTML, CSS) is helpful but not required
Experience working with an internal software development team and/or external development partners
Experience with software development life-cycle methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile
Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with a sharp attention to detail
Experience working with live and static data feeds
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent time-management skills, and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Background/knowledge in Golf or other Sport helpful but not required
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Collaborate with Product Managers to understand product requirements (functional & non-functional)
Partners with developers (internal / external) to create test cases (manual and automated) and execute as part of software development lifecycle
Provide feedback to developers, Product Managers, Project Managers with testing results
Coordinate with Digital LiveOps-Support team on bug tickets to confirm test cases when code fixes are developed and ready for testing
Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience
Motivate the development process for efficiency and performance
Work together with the software developer to enhance and improve programs
Research and compare similar competitor products
Maintain updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements
Special Project or other duties as assigned
