Software Quality Assurance Specialist

HTU; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

HTU in Dubuque, IA is seeking a detail‑oriented QA tester to join our team. You will design and execute test plans, perform regression testing, and verify web, iOS, and Android functionality to deliver quality software.

Ideal candidates have strong analytical skills, experience with agile/Scrum, knowledge of QA terminology and defect management, and the ability to work independently or with a team to improve product quality.

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.

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.

Skills

Bug tracking

Testing

Analytical thinking

Agile / Scrum

Quality assurance

Version control

Defect management

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Your Role

Here's what you will be doing:

• 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.

About You

The company is looking for:

• 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.