This position is responsible to conduct experiments in support of PGA TOUR digital product development and in the quality assurance process and testing across all digital platforms. This includes developing a Quality Assurance (QA) program that ensures the quality of the PGA TOUR’s products, but also fosters a culture in which all employees become actively engaged in guaranteeing quality in both production and the finished product.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent experience 

• Minimum 5-8 years of QA work experience, with a focus on software products and technologies 

• Professional certification, such as Six Sigma, Quality Engineer, or Quality Auditor  

• Extensive experience in software development and testing methodologies 

• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium) helpful but not required 

• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, Python, SQL, C++, XML, HTML, CSS) is helpful but not required 

• Experience working with an internal software development team and/or external development partners 

• Experience with software development life-cycle methodologies such as SCRUM and Agile 

• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with a sharp attention to detail 

• Experience working with live and static data feeds 

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships 

• Strong oral and written communication skills 

• Excellent time-management skills, and be able to work efficiently with minimal supervision 

• Background/knowledge in Golf or other Sport helpful but not required  

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES 

• Collaborate with Product Managers to understand product requirements (functional & non-functional) 

• Partners with developers (internal / external) to create test cases (manual and automated) and execute as part of software development lifecycle 

• Provide feedback to developers, Product Managers, Project Managers with testing results 

• Coordinate with Digital LiveOps-Support team on bug tickets to confirm test cases when code fixes are developed and ready for testing 

• Recommend improvements in software to enhance user experience 

• Motivate the development process for efficiency and performance 

• Work together with the software developer to enhance and improve programs 

• Research and compare similar competitor products 

• Maintain updated knowledge of industry trends and advancements 

• Special Project or other duties as assigned