Java Compatibility Kit (JCK) Quality team is looking for a responsible and highly motivated Software Quality Engineer to join a team of engineers developing compatibility test suite (TCK) for Java SE technologies such as JDK 8, JNLP, JAXB and others. The candidate will be involved in the process of the Java platform evolution.

TCK is a suite of tests, tools and documentation that determines whether or not a product complies with Java technology specification. TCK is one of the three required pieces which  must be included in a final Java technology release.

Responsibilities of a member of Java Compatibility Kit (JCK) QA team include:

• Execute compatibility test suites to verify correctness and robustness of those test suites in various modes and configurations on various platforms and operation systems;
• Work closely with Software Engineers to understand the product requirements and use cases
• Follow QA processes
• Analyze test results
• Prepare test reports
• Develop tests
• Maintain and develop test automation frameworks and testing tools
• Help to administrate the test laboratory

Required skills and knowledge:

• Strong technical background
• BS in a technical discipline
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix platforms
• Good  knowledge of Java language
• Experience with shell programming
• Good English communication skills
• Understanding of quality assurance and software development processes and methodologies
• Good teamwork skills
• Must be reliable and have attention to details
• Source code control systems
• Bug Tracking system
• Extensive testing and troubleshooting experience

Preferable skills and knowledge:

• Source code control systems
• Bug Tracking system
• Extensive testing and troubleshooting experience