QA engineer

IvyPanda.com; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Local First Arizona is seeking a QA Engineer to help test and improve web and mobile platforms. You will develop, execute, and maintain test plans, perform manual and automated testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality from the start.

The role requires experience with SDLC, Agile, and tools like Selenium, Appium, Jira, and Bugzilla, with a focus on delivering reliable software and driving quality improvements across products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium).
• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify bugs and ensure functionality meets requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to understand project goals and ensure quality from the start.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work with the development team to resolve them.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Conduct regression testing after code changes to ensure system stability.
• Analyze test results, generate reports, and provide actionable feedback.
• Stay up to date with QA trends, tools, and best practices to enhance processes.

Skills

Automation testing

Test planning

Bug detection

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Jira

Bugzilla

Trello

Job description

As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in testing, troubleshooting, and improving web and mobile platforms. Your expertise will help ensure our products deliver seamless and error-free experiences for our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for web and mobile applications.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify bugs and ensure functionality meets requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to understand project goals and ensure quality from the start.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with the development team to resolve them.
• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Conduct regression testing after code changes to ensure system stability.
• Analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and provide actionable feedback.
• Stay up to date with the latest QA trends, tools, and best practices to enhance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, or similar).
• Familiarity with programming languages like Python, Java, or JavaScript for test automation.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with bug tracking tools like Jira, Bugzilla, or Trello.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with remote teams.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Familiarity with testing APIs using tools like Postman or SoapUI.
• Background in the education or e‑learning industry.