QA Engineer for a Global Consumer Product Company in Austin, TX

OSI Engineering; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a QA Engineer in Austin, where you'll leverage your expertise in software testing and automation. This role focuses on ensuring application stability and usability, particularly for iOS and macOS platforms. You'll design and manage test plans, collaborate with product managers and developers, and contribute to the development of test automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Unix fundamentals and Python scripting, making a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and eager to enhance user experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in software testing and automation.
• Strong knowledge of Unix fundamentals and UI automation for iOS/macOS.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans to ensure application stability.
• Debug issues across devices and OS versions, enhancing user experience.

Skills

Software Testing

Automation

Unix Fundamentals

UI Automation Testing

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Abilities

Test Management Tools

Defect Tracking Tools

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Testing Tools for Mobile/Web

Job description

QA Engineer for a Global Consumer Product Company in Austin, TX

Summary

Seeking a QA Engineer with 2-7 years of experience in software testing, automation, and Unix fundamentals to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will design, execute, and manage test plans to ensure application stability, performance, and usability, with a focus on UI automation for iOS/macOS platforms. Preferred experience includes Python scripting and CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Testing and Debugging:

• Design test plans based on application requirements to meet KPI deliveries.
• Perform thorough testing to ensure application stability and usability.
• Debug and identify issues across various devices and OS versions.
• Participate in the design and development of test automation frameworks.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to translate requirements into functional, high-quality applications.
• Contribute to test plan reviews with development to validate functionalities and new features.
• Suggest and implement improvements for enhancing user experience and application functionality.

Skills:

• Proven experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer with a strong background in software testing and automation.
• Strong knowledge of Unix fundamentals for setting up and maintaining test environments.
• Experience with UI automation testing, particularly on iOS and macOS platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficiency in Python for test automation as preferred.
• Familiarity with mobile and web application testing tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite Full-Time)

Duration: 12-24+ months

No 3rd party agencies or C2C

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain

Industries: Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and Software Development