The Quality Assurance Engineer, under the general direction of the Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering, is responsible for working within an Agile framework and collaborating with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality solutions via integrative sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles
Responsibilities
Within an Agile framework, collaborate with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality solutions via iterative sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles
Research and internalize proposed software requirements, functional designs and technical designs
Develop and implement test strategies and test plans that result in effective identification of software defects
Design, create and execute effective automation tests using Selenium, including creation of necessary test data
Communicate and present test artifacts such as test plans, test cases and test results; aid in the interpretation of test results
Perform verification of software defect fixes to ensure they resolve the stated problem
Follow sound problem solving methodologies to identify, troubleshoot and properly document software defects
Perform maintenance on existing test ware and implement incremental improvements
Identify, quantify and communicate software risks and produce comprehensive mitigation strategies
Uphold existing quality assurance and test standards and processes and be a champion in driving further improvements
Produce accurate estimates for the time needed to execute on assigned projects and tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum 4 years experience in Quality Assurance
bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent degree required
Ability to program in Java, JavaScript and/or Python
Test Automation experience preferrably in the programming languages specified
Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
Understanding of SQL in order to manipulate and validate test data
Understanding of XML, HTML
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong time management skills
Ability to work both individually and in a team environment
