Job Description
Software Quality Assurance Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications and systems. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Quality Assurance processes, conduct testing, and identify opportunities for improvement in our IT infrastructure. In addition, you will manage and mentor a team of Quality Assurance Software Testers. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a thorough understanding of software testing methodologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Test Planning:
- Collaborate with project management, software development and business analysis teams to understand project requirements and specifications.
- Define test objectives, test scope, and acceptance criteria for each project.
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on project requirements to ensure proper functionality, security, and performance of applications.
- Test Execution:
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test UI scripts using appropriate testing frameworks and tools.
- Execute test cases manually and/or using automated testing tools, considering functional and non-functional aspects.
- Identify, isolate, and document software defects, including detailed reproduction steps.
- Perform regression testing to ensure that defects are resolved, and new code changes do not introduce new issues.
- Validate data integrity and accuracy in databases if applicable.
- Conduct thorough validation of system integration and data migrations.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test results, and defect reports.
- Provide regular status reports on testing progress and provide recommendations for improvements to project stakeholders.
- Prioritize and manage defects, track them through resolution and verify fixes.
- Collaboration:
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other team members to resolve issues and ensure the overall quality of the software.
- Collaborate with system administrators and developers to continuously improve and expand automated test suites to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to review requirements, design, and project progress and promote a culture of quality throughout the organization.
- Quality Assurance Process:
- Stay up to date with industry best practices, testing methodologies, and emerging technologies
- Contribute to the improvement of the Quality Assurance process and testing standards within the organization.
- Minimum of five years proven experience as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer or similar IT role.
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies and processes, and software development lifecycle.
- Proficiency in manual and/or automated testing tools (e.g., Playwright, X-Unit, ADO Test Plans, etc.).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proven proficiency of programming scripting languages (e.g., SQL, C#, JavaScript, Jest, etc.).
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of the Azure cloud provider and its services.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are advantageous.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
The physical demands described in this section are to be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Work requires mobility with frequent bending and standing.
- Frequent use of arms for stretching and reaching and use of legs for walking and lifting. 80% -90% of work hours are spent sitting down.
- This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, and the like.
SALARY RANGE:
$87,000.00 - $145,000.00
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