Software Quality Assurance Specialist
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Job Title: Software Quality Assurance Specialist
Reports to: Department Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday - Friday, standard business hours.
Location: 2831 Research Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
This position is currently remote. Return to work date and protocol have not been determined at this time.
The Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist is an essential member of the development team as they are involved in all of the stages of the software development life cycle. They also must conduct tests to ensure top-quality software is released. This position requires strong attention to detail and great communication skills in order to maintain an efficient QA process.
What you will be doing:
Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle and testing to ensure release of high quality software
Conduct thorough and accurate testing of client/server and web-based applications and backend processes
Establish standards and procedures for QA
Design, implement, and execute manual test cases and plans based on product functional specifications using multiple test methodologies and use cases
Identify test cases based on various scenarios and use cases for both happy and sad path testing
Design, implement, and execute automated test cases for repeatable test cases and evaluate results
Design, implement, and execute custom software testing utilities, scripts, and procedures (database or otherwise) based on unique requirements of the DPC applications
Analyze software issues to determine root causes and provide detailed reports or enhancement suggestions to the developers
Document software defects in the issue-tracking system and proactively communicate with software developers
Assist with reviewing and editing test case scripts and writing queries
Partner with developers and the client in the identification of new procedures, methods, and/or tools to improve the efficiency of the QA process
Assist in the design and requirements for new functionality
What makes you qualified:
Bachelor's degree and minimum 3 years of experience in QA
Solid understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices
Understanding of relational databases and SQL scripting
Experience with automated testing software and technologies such as Selenium, Watir, and JMeter
Experience with integrating automated tests with continuous build systems
Keen attention to detail and strong planning, organizational and time management skills
Ability to identify, record, and report software issues
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain a test environment effectively with regard to products, tools, data, and technologies
What makes you an All-Star:
8 years of experience in QA
Experience in testing automotive applications
Knowledge of diagnostic protocols and data exchange mechanisms
Can you meet these physical demands?
A set work schedule will be provided, but some flexibility is required as hours may vary due to need
Work is primarily sedentary in nature; no special demands are required
Physical demands: Non-strenuous with low risk; primarily sedentary with some walking, standing, and carrying of light objects; Adequately lighted, ventilated and climate-controlled area where normal precautions must be observed
Work environment: Work is generally performed within a normal office environment using standard office equipment; Moderate noise typical of a business office; Travel for company business may be required to attend off-site meetings, etc; May require early morning, night and weekend work assignments; Interaction with contracted providers, staff and vendors by phone and face-to-face will be constant and may be disruptive: Work may be stressful at times.
Do you have clearance to work?
Signing the Company non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements
Acceptable results from a Company initiated background check
Compliance with the federal Form I-9 completion timelines and policies and confirmation of employment authorization by the U.S. federal electronic system, E-Verify
All newly-hired employees are queried through the U.S. federal electronic employment verification system, E-Verify . Section 1 of the Form I-9 may be completed upon your acceptance of this job offer, but no later than your first day of employment. On your first day, but no later than your third day, you will need to bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.
What s in it for you?
Medical, Dental, and Vision available at little to no cost depending on coverage level
Paid Time Off Includes vacation, sick, personal, and paid holidays.
401(k), company matches up to 4%
Fun and flexible work environment
