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GridNetworks brings to market the first technology to empower HD-quality, ad-supported video on the Internet by combining the cost savings and scalability of a peer-to-peer network with the stability, reliability and security of a traditional CDN. Our patent pending technology provides digital broadcast quality to customers who include film makers, television producers, software, game and music companies, rich media portals, and web integrators. It is the highest quality, most cost-effective, and reliable solution for anyone who wants to deliver internet television.

Are you a SQA pro whose unrelenting drive for quality code and passion for breaking software has you contemplating your next challenge? We are adding Software Development Engineers in Test ( SDET ) to become key members in our core test team. This team will be responsible for end to end testing of hybrid peer to peer on demand HD video streaming including: development of testing infrastructure from the ground up; testing client and server performance, scalability, availability, security, and user experience; development of test tools; working with developers and program managers to understand and define product requirements and functionality.

We are looking for someone with experience testing server and distributed applications and the drive to succeed in building world class software components. This is a great opportunity to join the team that is building the technology that powers internet television!

Responsibilities:

• Develop new test methodology in a distributed, peer to peer product environment from the ground up.
• Own the investigation, reporting, and tracking defects for client side, middle tier, and backend components. Partner with Development and Program Management to ensure that product and service issues are known and appropriately resolved. Plan testing and validate product quality over an aggressive product cycle.
• Design, implement, and support automated test harness(es). Design, create, execute, and maintain test scripts, automation, and test tools required by development and QA.
• Develop test plans; document and execute white box and black box test cases for system components.
• Track and report test progress and bug reporting and verification for the project. Create appropriate reports relevant to testing efforts.
• Assemble and configure test related hardware. This may include re-configuring existing computers and configuring appliances such as network switches.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years proven track record in testing high volume, distributed applications, messaging, and services design patterns. Test experience with system level software products.
• 3+ years coding experience with one of Java/C#/C/C++ programming languages. Experience with Perl, Python, PHP highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the desire and ability to collaborate as a member of a strong technical team, as well as a self-directed individual achiever.
• Core competencies in Java/J2EE, Web Services, Messaging, Networking, Database, and web development. Working knowledge of JavaScript, page markup languages and web server technologies.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle, including development in a Linux environment and use of agile development methodologies.
• Experience in Test Engineering, performance and stress testing software.
• Practical experience with Windows and Linux operating systems required; OS-X strong plus.
• Experience with MySQL or other SQL DBMS.
• Experience with Internet streaming technologies, including Windows Media Video and Adobe Flash Video.
• Understanding of network back-end service components and IP, and familiarity with setting up networking equipment.
• Experience with Test case and bug tracking tools.
• BA or BS in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Candidates must be a legal U.S. citizen or possess a Green Card.

Managed by executives from some of Seattle's most successful technology companies, GridNetworks team members work in a dynamic startup environment. This is a place where individuals are empowered and collaboration and passion drive innovation and product excellence. Performance and integrity are rewarded through competitive salaries, benefits, a generous stock option program, and the opportunity to grow with one of Seattle's most progressive new companies.

Compensation

Market rates, plus benefits and a generous stock option program.

Location

Downtown Seattle.

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