Quality Assurance Tester

Mbi Llc; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in New Jersey is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester to focus on Salesforce-based applications, ensuring they meet specifications for digital transformation. The role involves creating and executing test cases, tracking defects, and collaborating with developers. Candidates should have 5+ years of QA experience, Salesforce expertise, and strong skills in defect tracking tools like Jira. The position supports public sector projects, requiring awareness of accessibility and data privacy standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in quality assurance of software systems.
• Experience with Salesforce configuration, customization, and testing.
• Strong understanding of UX testing and blind accessibility standards (SECTION 508).

Responsibilities

• Create test cases and acceptance criteria for Salesforce Lightning components.
• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Document and evaluate test results in Agile tools.

Skills

Manual Testing

Defect Tracking Tools

API Testing

Test Case Design & Documentation

Data Validation/SQL

Test Automation

UAT Coordination/Business Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Salesforce

Postman

SoapUI

Jira

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of a supervisor in the Office of Information Technology at the New Jersey Department of Education, this position is responsible for quality assurance of enterprise systems, with a primary focus on Salesforce-based applications and data modernization initiatives.

The candidate will create functional and non-functional testing requirements, test solutions, and ensure that the systems meet the desired specifications for the Department's digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Create test cases and acceptance criteria: Specifically for Salesforce Lightning components, custom objects, and automated Flows.
• Execute test cases under varying circumstances: Perform functional, regression, and integration testing between Salesforce and external data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS).
• Document and evaluate test results: Maintain detailed logs of test execution within Agile management tools (Jira/Azure DevOps).
• Detect, log, and report program bugs: Identify Salesforce-specific issues including validation rule failures, permission set conflicts, and integration bottlenecks.
• Track defects and troubleshoot errors: Work closely with developers to replicate bugs and verify fixes in sandbox environments.
• Create test procedures/training materials: Develop documentation for end‑user testing and UAT (User Acceptance Testing) sessions.
• Identify and implement appropriate testing strategies: Determine when to use manual vs. automated testing (e.g., Playwright) for Salesforce UI and API layers.
• Collaborate with project team members: Partner with Salesforce Architects and Data Engineers on security requirements and customer‑facing issues.
• Agile development experience: Participate in daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure quality is integrated into the SDLC.
• Salesforce Domain Expertise: Direct experience testing Salesforce CRM, including configuration, customization, and AppExchange integrations.
• Data Integrity Testing: Experience validating complex data migrations and real‑time data syncs between cloud platforms.
• Public Sector Awareness: Ability to test applications against accessibility (Section 508) and data privacy standards relevant to educational data.
• Sandbox Management: Familiarity with managing test data and deployments across Salesforce Sandbox environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related technical field.
• 5+ years experience in quality assurance of software systems.
• Experience with Salesforce configuration, customization, and testing.
• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI.
• Experience with defect tracking tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM).
• Experience with automated testing tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or Copado.
• Knowledge of data validation and SQL (Snowflake or similar).
• Strong understanding of UX testing and blind accessibility standards (SECTION 508).

Skill Matrix

• Manual Testing (System, Integration, Regression) – 5 years required.
• Defect Tracking Tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, or ALM) – 5 years required.
• API Testing (Postman or SoapUI) – 3 years required.
• Test Case Design & Documentation – 5 years required.
• Data Validation/SQL (Snowflake or similar) – 3 years required.
• Test Automation (Playwright, Selenium, or Copado) – 3 years required.
• UAT Coordination/Business Analysis – 3 years required.