Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Solstice Innovations, Inc. - Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
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Solstice Innovations . SUMMARY Software Quality Assurance (QA) engineer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. SQA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts). WHAT YOU WILL DO: The SQA engineer role plays an important part in our companys product development process. The ideal engineer will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. Collaborating with Product Managers, Designers and other engineers to plan, design and implement business requirements with quality. The role will monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Participate in the entire application lifecycle, including coding, testing, debugging and deployment. Collaborate with product managers, designers and developers. Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback. Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities. Design, develop and execute automation scripts using software testing tools. Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved. Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs. Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements. Monitor debugging process results. Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions. Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts. Work with Leadership to identify solutions to defect root causes. Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies. Perform team lead or supervisory functions as needed. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelors (Masters Degree a plus) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines is preferred. Five (5) plus years of software quality assurance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience/Skills Proven work experience in software quality assurance. In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment). Strong working knowledge of development, security, SDLC best practices. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes. Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases. Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing. Hands-on experience with automated testing tools. Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting. Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process. Experience with testing microservice architectures (APIs). Experience with test-driven development and testing tools, e.g., Mocha, Chai. Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools, e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI, Code Pipeline. Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus. BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject. Excellent analytical and time management skills. Teamwork skills with a problem-solving attitude. Preferred Experience/Skills Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. History of working with Agile software development practices. CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES (Preferred): Certified Test Engineer (CSTE). Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA). Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST). CMSQ (Certified Manager of Software Quality). ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board). COMPETENCY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data. Client Services - Manages difficult or emotional client situations; Responds promptly to client needs; Solicits client feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
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