Entry Level Software Quality Specialist

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeInsurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with up to 6% matching

Paid vacation, sick days, holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Work-from-home up to two days per week

Referral bonuses

Professional development and training

Promotion from within

Associate discounts

Onsite dining facility

Fitness center

Onsite medical center

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company is seeking a Software Quality Analyst to lead quality testing for our software solutions. You will understand QA concepts, execute tests, report defects, and elevate risks to the QA Manager while collaborating with product design and documentation teams.

The role emphasizes cross-training, fast-paced delivery, and maintaining high data-quality standards across releases with a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing effort and certify defect fixes.
• Execute functional, application, and regression tests for software releases.
• Write clear, precise defect reports and communicate risks to QA Manager.
• Collaborate with design teams to align with product specifications.
• Cross-train other QA analysts on QA processes and tests.
• Contribute to software documentation and user guides as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Reynolds and Reynolds prides itself on providing our customers with superior solutions. As a Software Quality Analyst, you will be responsible developing and executing quality testing on these solutions.

Under minimal supervision, understand and apply Quality Assurance and Software Testing concepts and practices to continually assess the condition and quality of software builds, bug fixes, and interim releases. Responsible for leading testing effort and actively searching for breaks. Test and certify software defect fixes and new functionality by executing functional, application, and regression tests for software releases. Analyze test results and makes recommendations.

Write clear and precise defect reports as required for identified software defects and functional defects based on testing results. Clearly document, communicate, and elevate all risks and issues to the QA Manager in a timely manner. Responsible for writing quality assurance test scenarios. Work closely with new product design teams to identify and correct deviations from the product software specification. Responsible for cross training of other quality analysts on our software solutions, as well as quality test processes. User expert on how our products work and contribute as requested to the software documentation such as user guides, user manuals, etc. maintained by the department. Work quickly and thoroughly in a fast-paced environment to achieve agreed upon timeliness and objectives.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and take initiative
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Reynolds offers a hybrid work schedule, based on position eligibility. Following completion of your training period, eligible associates may work-from-home up to two days per week.

Company perks, including:

• Referral bonuses
• Professional development and training
• Promotion from within
• Associate discounts for cell phones, cars, computers, entertainment, and much more

Facility amenities, including:

• An onsite dining facility offering complimentary breakfast and lunch
• A fitness center
• An onsite medical center
• A wide variety of sports and social leagues to participate in after work, along with volunteering initiatives through our Associate Foundation

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience. Ability to think critically, problem solve, and take initiative. Strong attention to detail. Strong written and oral communication skills