QA Engineer

NIF; Mission (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NIF is seeking a Mid-Level Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and ensure the quality and reliability of a desktop WPF application. The role blends manual and automated testing, plus contributing to better documentation and QA processes.

You will design test cases, automate tests, review documentation, and help improve QA workflows while collaborating with developers and product managers to deliver high-quality software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Quality Assurance, with hands-on experience testing desktop applications, preferably in a WPF environment.
• Automation Skills: Proficiency with automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or similar tools, focusing on UI and functional test automation.
• Documentation Expertise: A keen eye for detail and experience improving the quality of technical documentation, ensuring clarity and usability.
• Process-Oriented: Familiarity with QA best practices, Agile workflows, and experience refining QA processes for better outcomes.
• Technical Skills: Ability to write and maintain scripts in languages such as C# for test automation and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand the System: Analyze and test the current platform to build understanding of workflows and features.
• Test Design and Execution: Develop detailed test cases and plans for manual and automated testing.
• Automate Testing: Create and maintain automated test scripts for UI and functional tests.
• Documentation Review: Ensure testing, development, and operational docs meet high-quality standards.
• Process Improvement: Help establish and refine QA processes for efficiency and reliability.
• Defect Tracking and Resolution: Document, prioritize, and track bugs and work with developers to resolve.
• Performance and Reliability Testing: Conduct tests to ensure scalability under various workloads.
• Support Quality Standards: Advocate for high standards in coding, testing, and docs throughout development.

Skills

Quality Assurance

WPF

UI test automation

Selenium

Appium

C# scripting

CI/CD

Documentation

Agile

Collaboration

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Job description

Mission

We’re looking for a Mid‑Level Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team and ensure the quality, reliability, and consistency of our desktop application, built on a Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) stack. This role involves a blend of manual and automated testing, along with contributing to improving documentation and quality processes, ensuring a seamless development and testing lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

• Understand the System: Begin by analyzing and testing the current platform to build a strong understanding of its workflows, functionalities, and technical details.

• Test Design and Execution: Develop detailed and reusable test cases and plans for manual and automated testing to validate functional, regression, and performance scenarios.

• Automate Testing: Create and maintain automated test scripts using tools compatible with WPF applications, focusing on increasing test coverage and reducing manual effort.

• Documentation Review: Ensure that all testing, development, and operational documentation meets high-quality standards. Provide feedback on gaps and inconsistencies.

• Process Improvement: Work with the team to establish and refine QA processes, emphasizing efficiency and reliability in testing cycles.

• Defect Tracking and Resolution: Document, prioritize, and track bugs using issue-tracking systems. Collaborate closely with developers to ensure swift resolution.

• Performance and Reliability Testing: Conduct performance testing to ensure the application meets scalability and reliability requirements under various workloads.

• Support Quality Standards: Advocate for high standards in coding, testing, and operational documentation throughout the development process.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 3+ years in Quality Assurance, with hands‑on experience testing desktop applications, preferably in a WPF environment.

• Automation Skills: Proficiency with automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or similar tools, with a focus on UI and functional test automation.

• Documentation Expertise: A keen eye for detail and experience improving the quality of technical documentation, ensuring clarity and usability.

• Process-Oriented: Familiarity with QA best practices, Agile workflows, and experience refining QA processes for better outcomes.

• Technical Skills: Ability to write and maintain scripts in languages such as C# for test automation and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work effectively with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Bonus Points

• Experience in performance testing tools.
• Knowledge of testing real-time data systems.
• Familiarity with creating or enhancing documentation templates and standards.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an innovative team working on a cutting‑edge WPF desktop application.
• Opportunity to enhance your skills in automation, process improvement, and documentation.
• Collaborate with a talented, supportive team dedicated to delivering high-quality software.
• Make a direct impact by improving application quality and streamlining workflows.
• If you’re detail‑oriented, passionate about quality, and eager to improve both software and processes, we’d love to hear from you!

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/