Quality Assurance Engineer

Brief Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software products through the execution of structured testing and validation processes. This role designs and executes test plans, performs manual and automated testing, identifies and tracks defects, and collaborates closely with development and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle. The Quality Assurance Engineer applies established testing methodologies and tools to support timely, high-quality software releases and contributes to continuous improvement of quality practices.

Essential Functions

Design, develop, and maintain test plans and test cases based on product requirements, business needs, and project timelines
Execute manual and automated tests across multiple platforms and devices to validate functionality, performance, and reliability
Identify, document, track, and verify resolution of defects in collaboration with development teams
Perform regression testing to ensure system changes do not negatively impact existing functionality
Develop, enhance, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts
Integrate automated tests into continuous integration and deployment pipelines to support ongoing quality validation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements, quality expectations, and acceptance criteria
Provide timely and actionable feedback regarding usability, functionality, and overall product quality
Promote quality assurance best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Stay current with testing tools, technologies, and methodologies and apply relevant improvements
Generate and maintain test execution reports, defect metrics, and quality documentation
Communicate quality findings, risks, and metrics to stakeholders as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

What We Will Give You For Your Hard Work

$65K Annual Salary DOE
401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
Excellent Non-Accrued Paid Time Off policy
Up to 80 hours Sick Time per year
96 hours off per year for volunteer opportunities
10 paid holidays per year
Award winning work environment
Development Reimbursement of $1000 per year
Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, Pet Insurance, and more

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong knowledge of software quality assurance methodologies, tools, and processes
Proficiency with automated testing tools such as Cypress.io, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, and Appium
Understanding of the software development life cycle and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Familiarity with defect and bug tracking tools such as JIRA or Bugzilla
Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools, including Jenkins, Travis CI, and CircleCI
Knowledge of performance and/or security testing concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expert technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and assist and train others
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Extremely proficient with Google Suite or similar software with the ability to learn new or updated software
Ability to work independently

Values

Carry passion.
Desire excellence.
Keep dreaming.
Build community.
Be Vivacious.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in software quality assurance
Quality assurance certification (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) preferred

Additional Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to bend, sit, and lift up to 50 lbs
Less than 10% travel
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