Description

At Shell Energy Solutions, we believe there’s a better way to power your business and home.

Aligned with Shell’s ambition to be a significant global power business and to become net zero by 2050, our cleaner, affordable and simple solutions help companies manage their energy spend and plan their sustainability roadmap - a fresh approach for environmentally conscious businesses that are looking to boost their sustainability credentials. We also have set out to deliver the very best experience to our customers across all our channels. 

Shell Energy Solutions mission is delivering cleaner energy solutions for a brighter tomorrow by guiding customers toward a better energy future, enabling customer choice and by providing market-leading energy solutions.

Going above and beyond for our customers is what we’re all about and we have set out to deliver the very best experience to our customers across all our channels. But bigger challenges lie ahead, and we need to keep moving forward. Are you ready to help us get there?

WHERE YOU FIT IN

We are looking for a conscientious Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team of software testing analysts. The hire will be responsible for enhancing and expanding our testing capabilities. The ideal candidate is an experienced tester and bug finder who enjoys critically assessing systems and working with the solution team(s) to deliver solutions that delight the customer. 

The Quality Assurance Engineer will support our software developers, release managers, business analysists and product owners on requirements, testing initiatives and production releases. QA Engineers will work to ensure optimal delivery of solutions consistently throughout ongoing projects. They must be self-directed and comfortable supporting the testing needs of multiple teams, systems and products. The right candidate will be excited by the prospect of building the organizations testing capabilities for in a growing environment.

Reporting into the Quality Assurance and Architect Manager, the role requires self-motivated, conscientious and responsible individual with the ability to perform well under pressure.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead QA initiatives within the project/organization assigned
• Work with business to align expectations in line with quality practices
• Analyze defects, metrics and conduct hand-on testing
• Identify automation opportunities and incorporate those opportunities into the general automation implementation/strategy
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5-7 years IT experience in a Software QA or Automation development capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Related fields
• 2 years working with Automated testing frameworks and supporting tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Maven and Ranorex 
• Experience with testing web services (e.g., RESTful APIs) and tools associated (e.g., SOAP UI, Fiddler, Etc.)
• Experience operating and delivering in an agile environment such as SAFe/scrum/kanban.
• Proficiency use of Microsoft Office programs including Visio, Word, Outlook and strong Excel skills
• Experience working with various Test Management solutions such as ALM, Zephyr, TFS Test Module, etc.
• Experience in creating/modifying and DB queries from SQL or MongoDB based databases
• A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets.
• Be a proactive team player - we’re a small team with big ambitions in doing things at speed. As we work across a number of channels, projects, and conflicting priorities, being able to navigate and juggle multiple things on the go is required as well as being proactive enough to anticipate the next steps and actions.
• Good communication skills, written and oral, for example ensuring sales agents are kept informed of any delays in turning around pricing requests, or outlining the rationale behind a decision not to approve credit for a customer.
• Analytical mindset, demonstrate ability to problem solve and create practical solutions to overcome problems and mitigate risks.
• Comfortable working in a target-driven and fast-changing environment, and able to respond to changing business needs
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, organization and time management skills, with the ability to maintain a strict level of attention to detail
• Ability to work well within a team environment and demonstrate a vested interest in team goals and objectives
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships
• Self-motivated with the desire to consistently improve performance and gain further knowledge
• Ability to meet deadlines, learn quickly and demonstrate effective problem solving and follow-up skills

LOCATION & WORK SCHEDULE

• Required to be in-person in Houston, TX through a hybrid workplace environment

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH SHELL ENERGY

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care - Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Matching Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Disability Programs (STD & LTD)
• Employee Basic Term Life Insurance
• Generous Vacation & Company Holidays
• Flexible hybrid working schedule
• Training and coaching
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• And much more!

SHELL ENERGY VALUES

Shell is a company with shared values. Honesty, integrity, and respect aren't simply a strapline: they are part of everything we do. What's more, Shell is an equal opportunities company, and we place the highest possible value on the diversity of our people and our inclusive approach. Join us and you’ll belong to a world where you are proud of your achievements and propel your career with global opportunities. We care deeply about fostering a truly diverse workplace. 

*Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.