Quality Assurance Engineer

Steel Ridge; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days PTO + Sick Time

12 Paid Holidays

Company-paid Short Term Disability

401(k) with 4% Match

Annual Performance Bonuses

Profit-sharing Options

Flex Fridays (Half-days)

Job summary

Steel Ridge in Katy, Texas is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality and reliability of software solutions. In this role, you will design and execute manual and automated test cases, collaborate with development teams, and advocate for quality across projects. Successful candidates will have 3+ years of QA experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field. The work has a direct impact on client operations in the Legal Financial Services sector, ensuring dependable systems.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or in a similar software testing role.
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proven experience writing clear, comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks like Selenium.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases based on product requirements.
• Collaborate closely with developers to document, prioritize, and track defects.
• Validate new features for web-based applications through functional testing.
• Build, maintain, and evolve test suites and testing tools.
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem identification

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Job description

The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and long-term success of software solutions delivered by Steel Ridge Partners. This position owns testing strategy and execution across multiple client-facing projects within the Legal Financial Services sector, ensuring solutions meet functional requirements, quality standards, and real-world client needs.

As a consulting organization, SRP values collaboration, communication, and accountability. The Quality Assurance Engineer works closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and client stakeholders to validate features end-to-end, identify risks early, and advocate for quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

Success in this role is defined by attention to detail, proactive problem identification, maintainable test coverage, and a strong sense of ownership over the quality of delivered solutions. The work performed in this role has a direct and meaningful impact on the daily operations of law firms, supporting reliability, efficiency, and confidence in mission-critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and execute manual and automated test cases based on product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Collaborate closely with developers to identify, document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution
• Validate new features and enhancements for web-based applications, including functional, regression, and exploratory testing
• Build, maintain, and evolve test suites, test data, and testing tools to support efficient and repeatable validation
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
• Ensure consistent quality standards across multiple client projects with varying scope, timelines, and requirements
• Identify edge cases, usability concerns, and workflow gaps by understanding how clients actually use the system
• Provide clear, constructive feedback during code, design, and requirement reviews
• Contribute to improving QA processes, documentation standards, and testing best practices across the organization
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of clear, user-friendly training and support documentation
• Advocate for quality as a shared responsibility across engineering, delivery, and client teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer or in a similar software testing role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Proven experience writing clear, comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Experience using defect tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira)
• Familiarity with test case management tools and structured testing workflows
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium or similar)
• Experience working in Agile or hybrid development environments
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong communication with cross-functional teams
• Consulting mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Quality Ownership and Attention to Detail — Takes responsibility for the overall quality of assigned features and projects, identifies issues early, maintains organized and reusable test artifacts, and thinks beyond happy paths to identify edge cases and risks.

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving — Understands complex workflows and business rules, breaks down requirements into clear testable scenarios, identifies root causes of defects, and balances speed with thoroughness.

Collaboration and Communication — Works effectively with developers, analysts, and project managers; communicates defects, risks, and quality concerns clearly; translates testing results into actionable insights; builds trust with teammates and clients through transparency.

Growth and Continuous Improvement — Continuously improves testing techniques, tools, and processes; adapts quickly to new projects and domains; seeks opportunities to increase automation and testing efficiency.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in the Legal industry or with Legal Practice Management Systems (Aderant, Elite / 3E)
• Experience with financial or accounting systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or other cloud environments
• SaaS application testing and best practices

What We Offer

• 20 days PTO + Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Company-paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Annual Performance Bonuses
• Profit-sharing Options
• Flex Fridays (Half-days)

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you.