Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description:Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Summary Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Software Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Sr. SQA Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products.

This is an FTE, full-time, hired position. The SQA Engineer's first assignment will be a 2+ year engagement for a client with locations in Olympia, Washington and Spokane, Washington.  The position is 80% remote, with the requirement to be on-site at the client's facility in either Olympia or Spokane one day a week. This is a mandatory, non-negotiable requirement.

Critical Logic empowers enterprises to deliver quality business systems using technology, standards, modeling principles, and automation to validate and verify system behavior. If you are uncompromising when it comes to delivering high quality business systems that improve the lives of end users and have the capabilities, experience, and skills required to do so, then we want you to become a part of our team.

You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans, as well as identifying and reporting defects. Your expertise in Quality Assurance methodologies and best practices will contribute to the continuous improvement of our customers’ software development processes.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality and stability of our software products.

- Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to uncover software defects and ensure optimal performance.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and business analysts, to understand product requirements and design effective test strategies.

- Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems, and work closely with the development team to facilitate defect resolution.

- Participate in design and code reviews to ensure that software development adheres to established quality standards.

- Design and implement automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

- Conduct root cause analysis for identified defects and work proactively to prevent similar issues in the future.

- Mentor and provide guidance to junior members of the QA team, and actively contribute to the overall improvement of the QA process.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Quality Assurance methodologies, tools, and technologies, and propose their integration into our QA practices.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

- Proven experience working as a Software Quality Assurance Engineer, with at least 5 years in Software Quality Assurance and at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.

- Experienced in testing COTS systems that integrate both upstream and downstream with other business systems, including testing the data interfaces between systems in a complex environment.

- In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.

- Strong experience in designing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex software systems.

- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and experience with test automation frameworks.

- Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile development methodologies.

- Experience with bug tracking systems and version control tools (e.g., Jira, Git).

- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Useful Skills and Experience:

- Prior experience working in a consulting role is very desirable.

- Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).

- Familiarity with cloud platforms and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

- Experience working in the public sector, such as with local, state, or federal governments.

- Experience with Robotic Process Automation (RPA).

- Certifications in Quality Assurance, such as ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA, are a plus.

About Critical Logic:
Critical Logic Inc., based in the San Francisco Bay area, has been a leader in the Software Quality industry for nearly 20 years. Its customers include small and large businesses, government agencies, and consulting organizations across a wide range of industries, from banking to embedded-systems to defense. Critical Logic is a leader in requirements-based testing and Cause-Effect Modeling, providing tools and services to its customers, lowering their costs by driving quality into the systems they build. Critical Logic offers its consultants a competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for advancement and contribution to internal R&D, product support, and customer training. Find out more at our web site, http://www.critical-logic.com/.

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