Quality Assurance Engineer

Digital SkyNet; Town of Russia (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital SkyNet is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join its software development team in New York. The role focuses on designing and executing comprehensive test plans, automating tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with Selenium/JUnit/TestNG, and knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Experience in software quality assurance with manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with Selenium, JUnit, TestNG.
• ISTQB certification is a plus; strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development teams to understand project requirements and functional specifications.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to testing activities.
• Perform manual testing of software applications and develop automated test scripts.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to ensure quality.
• Identify, document, and track defects; work with developers to resolve them.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure fixes and new features don’t introduce issues.
• Plan and execute performance testing to evaluate scalability and reliability.
• Communicate test progress, results, and issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Agile knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

ISTQB certification (bonus)

Tools

Selenium

JUnit

TestNG

Job description

We always have the big picture in mind. By working hand-in-hand we reach common goals as a team. Being proactive with both our clients and among ourselves allows us to find the best business software solutions to even the most complex problems. We tackle them head-on and always finish what we start.

Our misson

Our mission is to help our clients reach their goals. We do that by providing them with custom software tailor-made to suit their needs and solve their problems. From SMB to enterprise we get an in-depth understanding of the industry to efficiently automate its business processes.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to join our software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the software development life cycle by designing and executing comprehensive test plans, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the overall quality of our software solutions.

Responsibilities:

Test Planning and Design:

• Collaborate with development teams to understand project requirements and functional specifications.
• Design, develop, and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation related to testing activities.

Manual and Automated Testing:

• Perform manual testing of software applications to identify and document defects.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to ensure software meets quality standards.

Defect Identification and Documentation:

• Identify, document, and track software defects using established defect tracking tools.
• Work closely with developers to isolate, reproduce, and resolve defects in a timely manner.

Regression Testing:

• Conduct regression testing to ensure that previously identified defects have been addressed and new features have not introduced new issues.

Performance and Load Testing:

• Plan and execute performance testing to evaluate the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of software applications.
• Analyze and report performance test results, identifying areas for improvement.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure a comprehensive understanding of project requirements.
• Clearly communicate test progress, test results, and any testing-related issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in testing methodologies.
• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the QA process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in software quality assurance, including both manual and automated testing.
• Familiarity with testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of [X] years of experience in software quality assurance.
• Relevant certifications in software testing (e.g., ISTQB) are a plus.