Sales Engineer / Software QA Engineer

Important: This is a full-time hybrid position. During the initial 90 days, your commitment will be full-time in the office, making this opportunity ideal for local applicants within commuting distance.

As a Sales Engineer I / Software QA Engineer, you will need programming experience, problem solving skills and great communication for this hybrid entry to mid-level role. You will need to be able to have multi-tasking capability, self-starter/learner and a willingness to learn different technologies. The successful candidate will provide technical software support for our customers and perform QA responsibilities such as writing test cases and creating test applications for internal use. The successful candidate will also be tasked to present technical presentations to win new accounts with our pre-sales team. Candidates are also encouraged to continuously learn new technologies independently and keep up with current technologies in this fast-paced role.

Sales Engineering Responsibilities:

• Present technical presentations of our APIs to demonstrate core value on discovery calls
• Provide time sensitive deliverables or proof of concepts to win new accounts with our Sales team.
• Provide API software support for our customers and DevOps to ensure bug fixes/updates are released appropriately
• Write product marketing articles for new features or developments on your assigned product
• Utilizing SQL to analyze and identify data trends for business intelligence
• Design, develop and maintain internal automation scripts for clients or internal use
• Design, develop and maintain test cases, smoke testing, regression testing and refactoring
• Writing and updating technical specifications in confluence
• Maintain backlog of tasks in Jira and report on weekly basis
• Assist QA in product testing

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficient with at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C#, C++ 
• Excellent written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to write well written reports or documentation
• Ability to travel to trade shows and conventions
• Good eye for attention to details
• Willingness to learn new topics
• Computer Science or related degree or bootcamp
• *New graduates are encouraged to apply

Bonus qualifications:

• Knowledge of a database language such as SQL
• Knowledge of RESTful services or micro service architecture
• Knowledge of NoSQL technologies, Elastic Search/Hadoop
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages
• Knowledge of Docker or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Smoke tests, regression testing
• Prior experience with Linux, bash scripting, PowerShell, basic networking
• Prior experience with Jira, Confluence, GIT or some versioning control system
• Prior experience with software technical support, customer service or software development
• Prior experience with ETL tools such as SSIS or Azure Data Factory

Pay range:

• $30.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE + commissions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + commissions
• Hybrid work schedule (combining remote and in-office work) privileges after 90 day evaluation period
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance, including company provided coverage
• Paid Holidays and personal time off
• Educational assistance
• Office lunch on select weekdays
• Quarterly department lunches
• Company summer, holiday, cultural celebration events; and fun events for no reason at all sometimes!
• Free onsite EV charging
• Haircuts and manicures
• Workout classes with personal trainer

To Apply:

• Go to https://www.melissa.com/jobs/jobapply.aspx
• Provide your resume in PDF or MS Word format

OR

• Reply to this ad be emailing resume to reply email provided
• Include LinkedIn profile if available
• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
• No phone calls or recruiters

Melissa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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