Ebook Testing Manager (Open To Remote)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software Tester to work with our PRH Digital Product Development and Operation team to help us coordinate our testing of tools and processes. This candidate will be responsible for initial testing of all tool development, coordination of beta testing processes with our user base, as well as coordination and communication with the developers. The candidate will help create testing scenarios, both automated and manual, to ensure our tools are functioning as expected and our ebooks are rendering as expected in the marketplace. This is a great opportunity to engage in building the future of digital reading and help contribute to a rapidly changing environment.

The Ebook Testing Manager will manage the various testing processes that are integral to our tool development and ebook production processes. Additionally, the Ebook Testing Manager will help test the functionality of our ebook specification across a diverse reading platform landscape, including desktop, mobile, and dedicated e-reader devices. The Ebook Testing Manager will work closely with the VP, Ebook Technologies, the SVP, Digital Product Development and Operations, the Ebook technical team, and the Ebook production teams. They will test and implement best practices and share new ideas as technology improvements are made across our production tools and digital products. We are looking for a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who is accountable, passionate, assertive, proactive, adaptable, and results oriented.

Responsiblities:

• Coordinate between the development team and any other testing group
• Design manual and automated testing processes, testing plans, and test cases
• Play a strategic role in the overall design and implementation of the testing program
• Maintain the overall quality of the tool suites and oversee all stages of testing
• Perform the following types of tests manually and/or using test automation tools: system, functional, regression, integration, and usability
• Develop a comprehensive framework for software testing and organize testing activities for new and existing releases
• Takes responsibility for testing of our internal tool sets, as well as in-market device testing

Requirements:

• 1-2 years working with test automation
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in working with developers, project and release managers, system administrators, business analysts, and database administrators
• Proven ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly
• Must be a self-starter that can self-manage their daily workload
• Experience working in close partnership with cross-functional teams and management
• 3-5 years of experience in a software testing role
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and problem-solving ability
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software testing, with a thorough knowledge of software development lifecycle principles and testing methodology
• Ability to work independently (self-driven, focused, and analytical)
• Passion for learning - remaining current on new technologies
• Knowledge of EPUB, Adobe Creative Suite, Python, JIRA, and GIT a plus
• Passionate about quality and seeing things to completion

The salary for this position is $70,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: New York

City: New York

Postal Code: 10017

Job ID: 259140