About MERION MATTERS

Merion Matters is the company behind the popular ADVANCE brand, a leader in the healthcare industry for 30 years. We’re committed to serving the informational and career needs of millions of doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals through a wide range of products and services including magazines, websites, a retail shop, events, custom promotions and communications, hospital shows, conferences and partnerships. We offer corporate clients the opportunity to connect with and influence the healthcare market with effective, targeted and customized media, marketing and merchandise solutions. Join our award-winning team and touch the lives of millions of healthcare professionals. Visit us online at www.advanceweb.com.

We’re seeking a Software Tester to join our IT team.  You’ll work closely with the developers in an agile environment, focusing on our technology solutions that support business requirements for client/server and web-based applications.  You’ll be responsible for ensuring product functionality, reliability, usability and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Write and implement test plans including creating test cases
• Automate test cases to ensure product functionality, increase efficiencies and support white box testing
• Execute functional, regression and performance testing
• Track, document and verify resolution of defects
• Attend and participate in daily scrum meetings
• Provide specific guidance on defects to developers
• Participate in defect triage sessions

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in developing test strategies, test plans, test cases, preparing and loading test data, creating test scenarios and designing black/white box tests.
• Minimum 1 year experience in design and coding of test automation. Experience with commercial test automation software packages and creating custom test automation is a plus.
• Minimum of 1 year experience designing and implementing tests to ensure data quality
• Knowledge and experience in at least one of the following programming languages is required: Java, .NET (C# or VB), PHP, Magento
• Experience working with MySQL, MSFT SQL Server and the ability to write simple to moderate SQL queries is preferred.
• Experience in a variety of testing such as Function, Boundary, Exception, Penetration, Integration Test, System Test, and Regression Testing
• Proven ability to successfully work with other team members across departments and levels of authority
• Performs a wide variety of tasks, under minimal direction, on multiple projects.
• Proven innovative thinker with ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Strong initiative, commitment, and a positive, "whatever" it takes attitude
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem solving and debugging skills.
• Creative approach to problem solving & strong analytical skills

This position is based in our offices in King of Prussia, PA. It is not a telecommute position. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship -- we do not offer sponsorship at this time.