Senior IT Enterprise Applications Software Quality Engineer

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports and Outdoors is seeking a qualified professional for a pivotal role in software testing. The candidate must have a minimum of 7 years experience in quality assurance, particularly in Warehouse Management Systems. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline is required. Responsibilities include managing teams through the testing phases, developing best practices, and enhancing testing methodologies.

The successful applicant will work in a fast-paced environment, showcasing strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. Competitive salary and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience testing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong experience with AS400 Query Tool and SQL.
• Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance (manual & automation).

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and manage the testing phase of software development projects.
• Define and implement best-practice QA processes.
• Analyze business requirements and define automation test scope.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical problem-solving

Self-motivated work ethic

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AS400 Query Tool

SQL

HPQC/ALM

Jira/Zyhper

Selenium

UFT

Job description

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related Engineering discipline

Work Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience testing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) on IBM i (AS/400)
• Minimum 7 years of Retail industry domain experience
• Strong experience with AS400 Query Tool and working knowledge of SQL
• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience with HPQC/ALM & Jira/Zyhper
• Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance (manual & automation development)
• Minimum 4 years of experience testing distributed applications and commercial ERP systems (e.g., Oracle Retail) and/or web applications
• Experience in system integration testing, end‑to‑end software testing, report testing, interface testing, regression testing, functional testing, third‑party integration testing, and Oracle Retail ERP modules
• Strong background in creating test strategy, test cases, defect management, and test closure reporting
• Experience setting up automation testing frameworks, writing, designing, and executing automated tests with scripts that run testing functions automatically

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels
• Analytical, strong problem‑solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment and remain organized while paying strict attention to detail
• Excellent analytic skills and ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide consistently accurate performance metrics reporting
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead teams and manage the testing phase of software development projects
• Work with end users, technical team, and functional team to define and implement best‑practice QA processes, practices, and toolsets across the department
• Lead quality engineering and functional/development teams to create test data sets that fully exercise data validation and end‑to‑end system functionality
• Constantly evaluate the software engineering process and recommend improvements to keep up with evolving business needs
• Train and mentor peers to provide a consistent software quality engineering experience
• Identify potential quality issues and recommend solutions to minimize risk
• Review functional specifications to ensure full understanding of deliverables and map test requirements
• Design, build, and execute automated tests to validate applications and web applications using Selenium/UFT as needed
• Create test plans and improve test automation strategies
• Actively seek to improve configuration and testing methodology
• Analyze business requirements and define automation test scope
• Work with functional/business analysts and QA to create and automate test cases
• Identify regression testing needs and maintain an automated regression suite
• Update and maintain automated test scenarios based on new changes
• Determine pass/fail status by judiciously judging test outcomes
• Identify and track defects as test failures occur, narrowing the root cause for efficient investigation
• Participate in QA and cross‑team process improvement initiatives
• Collect and analyze large amounts of data acquired during automation testing
• Facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross‑functional team members
• Assist with executing non‑functional testing for performance, reliability, stability, and compatibility with other systems

Physical Requirements & Attendance

Regular attendance required. Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.