Software Quality Assurance Specialist

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

Are you passionate about ensuring software quality and delivering an exceptional end-user experience? We are looking for a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will monitor, analyze, and test software during development to ensure quality, security, and accuracy. Your efforts will be crucial in releasing products that meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute test plans for new and existing software.
• Ensure software functions properly on web, iOS, and Android platforms.
• Communicate issues and bugs to project and development teams.
• Generate and run automated and manual tests.
• Oversee product inspection and testing for quality and conformance.
• Demonstrate optimal user experience for new functionalities.
• Perform regression and production testing.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with bug tracking, ticketing, and testing.
• Analytical and creative thinking skills.
• Understanding of agile/scrum methodology.
• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
• Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.