Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Akkodis; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401K plan

Sick leave

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for a client in Rochester, NY. A Bachelor’s degree in software development, Information Systems, or Computer Science is required.

You will design, develop, and execute manual and automated test suites, collaborating with developers and product owners to champion quality on the agile team. Rate Range: $40/hr to $50/hr, negotiable based on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in software development, Information Systems, or Computer Science.
• Minimum five years related experience.
• Skilled in functional, system, performance, and acceptance testing.
• Experience on an Agile team with multiple roles.
• Knowledge of JSON, XML, and SQL.
• Manual and/or automated testing of APIs using Postman or Bruno.
• Windows and Linux operating systems knowledge.
• Ability to review software analytics and log data for defects.
• Experience with testing printers and photo lab hardware.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user stories and requirements to assess impact on system and end user.
• Perform exploratory tests on complex user workflows.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and communicate testing progress and risks.
• Provide estimates for testing tasks tied to user stories.
• Develop test strategies and plans across Web UI, Mobile UI, API, and database.
• Create detailed test cases to verify use cases.
• Execute manual and automated tests and report results.
• Log bugs with steps to reproduce and impact analysis.
• Execute functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Maintain lab equipment inventory and ensure proper upkeep and calibration.
• Coordinate supply orders and lab consumables to prevent shortages.

Skills

5+ years

Agile testing

Manual testing

Automated testing

API testing

JSON/XML/SQL

Postman

Bruno

Windows

Linux

Azure DevOps

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software development, Information Systems, or Computer Science

Tools

Postman

Bruno

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Test Manager

Symantec Ghost

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer job with a client in Rochester, NY. Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in software development, Information Systems, or Computer Science to be considered for this role. Qualified candidates for this job opportunity will work closely with development Peers, Team Product Owners, and others in Software Quality Assurance to design, develop, and execute both manual and automated test suites always standing for the voice of the customer. Will also provide regular updates to agile team on testing progress and risks to the schedule or quality goals. Act as a champion of quality on the agile team

Rate Range: $40/hr. to $50/hr. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Software Quality Assurance Engineer responsibilities include:

• Analyze user stories and software requirements. Provide feedback to agile team with a focus on how the requirements impact the entire system and end user.
• Perform exploratory tests on complex user workflows.
• Participate in all agile team ceremonies such as daily stand up, planning sessions, and team retrospectives. Ability to speak openly with team members and advocate for resolution of issues found.
• Provide detailed estimates for all testing tasks related to a user story.
• Collaborate with project team members to develop effective test strategies and plans that include testing at all levels of the technology stack (Web UI, Mobile UI, API, and database).
• Develop detailed test cases to verify application functionality for all defined use cases.
• Execute both manual and automated tests and report results.
• Report bugs and errors to the project team and convey detailed troubleshooting analysis. Effectively articulate steps to reproduce bugs and the impact they will have to the end user so that decisions can be made regarding bug priority and resolution.
• Execute all phases of testing (Functional, Integration, Regression, Post-Release)
• Maintain onsite photo lab equipment, systems, and manage lab consumables, key employment skills include:
• Troubleshoot, perform routine maintenance, and coordinate repairs or replacements.
• Documenting maintenance schedules and supply usage.
• Track inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing stock to prevent shortages or overstocking.
• Ensuring equipment is calibrated correctly and consumables are compatible and within expiration dates.
• Coordinating supply orders, deliveries, and storage efficiently.
• Managing workflows to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation of equipment.
• Quickly identifying and resolving equipment, malfunctions or supply issues.
• Training staff on proper equipment use and maintenance procedures
• Prioritizing maintenance and restocking tasks to minimize impact on lab operations
• Maintain ongoing inventory of lab consumables and coordinate supply orders
• Design and develop automated test scripts using a proprietary framework.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in software development, Information Systems, or Computer Science is required.
• Minimum Five years related experience.
• Skilled in various testing techniques that include Functional, System, Performance, and Acceptance testing.
• Experience working on an Agile Team and collaborating with multiple roles to accomplish schedule and quality goals.
• Working knowledge of JSON, XML, and SQL
• Manual and/or automated testing of APIs using Postman or Bruno
• Experience working with Windows operating system.
• Experience working with Linux operating system.
• Able to review software analytic data and log information to pinpoint defects.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, Microsoft Test Manager, or other similar tools.
• Experience with system backup and restore software (Symantec Ghost)
• Ability to execute automated test scripts and analyze results.
• Ability to modify automated test suites using an existing framework.
• Knowledge of photo lab hardware (printers, scanners, cameras, lighting) and software systems.
• Experience testing printers
• Use of inventory management tools or spreadsheets for accurate record-keeping

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers