Senior Engineer, QA Engineering – Hybrid

What you’ll need to succeed as a Senior Engineer, QA Engineering at XPO

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience 
• 2 years of experience in quality assurance engineering, developing software testing code and algorithms using Python and Java
• Demonstrated ability analyzing technical and non-technical problems by developing research questions, implementing appropriate analytical methods, and presenting results
• Strong analytical/reasoning skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy 
• Interest/openness to learn/explore about Less-Than-Truckload business and usage of advanced analytics methods/tools to support complex strategic/tactical/operational business decisions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in quality assurance engineering, developing software testing code and algorithms using Python and Java, providing quality support, continuous improvement of logistics solutions in all phases of warehousing and distribution
• Practical experience with scripting/programming languages such as SQL/Python (proficiency with Pandas package) /Java on development platforms like VSCode/PyCharm/IntelliJ; code management services such as Git; Agile Software Development practices such as Jira/Confluence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to present clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for the intended audience
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to be open-minded and receptive to feedback in an intellectually-rigorous environment 
• Energetic work style with a strong drive to succeed
• Self-motivated instincts with the ability to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment and consult with team members/management as needed
• Some automation/testing architecture knowledge/experience

About the Senior Engineer, QA Engineering job:

Pay, benefits and more:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance benefits available on day one 
• Life and disability insurance 
• Earn up to 15 days of PTO over your first year 
• 9 paid company holidays 
• 401(k) option with company match 
• Education assistance 
• Opportunity to participate in a company incentive plan 

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Gain System Understanding
• Participate in KT (Knowledge Transfer) sessions with business, developers, and IT teams to understand models supporting LTL (Less Than Truckload) business and their interactions with each system.
• Interpret and Improve Models
• Analyze models and test results, providing feedback to developers and business users to drive improvements.
• Develop Testing and Network Analysis Tools
• Initiate ideas and solutions to prevent or reduce defects, convincing others of the validity of potential solutions 
• Create tools to validate the optimization instructions for trailer, shipment, tractor, and driver routing.
• Design and develop network analysis tools to support model evaluations and decision-making.
• Conduct Root-Cause Analysis
• Perform root-cause analysis and investigations to identify and resolve underlying issues within the systems and models.
• Partner with all personnel, as well as customer and supplier representatives, on quality issues; investigate, resolve and respond to customer complaints 

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About XPO

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. At XPO, we look for employees who like a challenge and can communicate effectively in all situations. We want to leverage your skills and years of experience to drive positive results while ensuring a bright future for yourself and XPO. If you’re looking for a growth opportunity, join us at XPO. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test. 

The above statements are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties and skills for this job classification. 

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