POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Software QA Engineer, you will play a key role in the testing and quality assurance process for our software products. Reporting to the Software QA Lead, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the quality and performance of our products. Your experience in software QA will help us build out the QA domain and ensure our products meet high-quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• ISTQB (International Software Testing Qualifications Board) certification preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on manual and automated testing.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft technologies including Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and ASP.NET Core.
• Familiarity with supporting ETL environments and testing data integrations and data transformations.
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, NUnit, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with advanced SQL concepts and writing SQL statements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Create and maintain test documentation.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
• Strong communication and time management skills and a self-motivated approach
• Ability to work independently, detail-oriented, and execution focused.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented
• Tenacious (doesn’t give up easily)
• Genuine passion for clean and reliable data
• At least 5 years of work experience

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Software QA Lead to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for software applications, including manual and automated testing.
• Perform testing in a Microsoft-centric environment, including testing applications that use Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and ASP.NET Core.
• Familiarity with supporting ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) environments and testing data integrations and data transformations.
• Proficiency with SQL statements to query databases for testing and data validation purposes.
• Design and implement both manual and automated test cases based on project requirements and industry best practices.
• Identify, document, and track defects in a clear and concise manner, and collaborate with development teams to resolve them.
• Participate in the design and implementation of test automation frameworks and scripts.
• Analyze test results and provide feedback to development teams to improve product quality.
• Monitor and report on test progress and results to the Software QA Lead and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to testing processes and methodologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, product managers, and other QA engineers.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in software quality assurance.

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