Software QA Engineer - End-to-End Testing & UX Impact

Cottingham & Butler; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottingham & Butler is seeking a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist to ensure software quality and enhance user experience. You will monitor and test software during development, ensuring security and accuracy to meet high standards.

Key responsibilities include creating test plans, running automated and manual tests, and overseeing product inspection. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with QA processes.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bug tracking and ticketing.
• Ability to think analytically and creatively.
• Understanding of agile/scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology and methods.
• Proficiency in testing, version control, and defect management.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans for new and existing software.
• Ensure software operates correctly on web, iOS, and Android platforms.
• Communicate bugs and issues to project and development teams.
• Generate and run both automated and manual tests.
• Oversee quality inspections and product testing.
• Demonstrate optimal user experience for new features.
• Conduct regression and production testing.

Skills

Bug tracking and ticketing

Analytical thinking

Creative thinking

Understanding of agile methodology

Knowledge of QA methods

Proficiency in testing best practices

Strong problem-solving

Teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Cottingham & Butler is seeking a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist to ensure software quality and enhance user experience. You will monitor and test software during development, ensuring security and accuracy to meet high standards.

Key responsibilities include creating test plans, running automated and manual tests, and overseeing product inspection. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with QA processes.