Software Quality Assurance Tester

Town Fair Tire; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Fair Tire is looking for a highly motivated Quality Assurance Tester to join their growing team. This entry-level position focuses on ensuring the stability of proprietary software, involving both manual testing and a potential for automation skills development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude toward improving systems.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Manual Software testing.
• Familiarity with Gherkin automation test architecture.
• Ability to identify and investigate issues.

Responsibilities

• Test in-house proprietary Software for defects.
• Assist in creation and execution of Gherkin based Automation Scripts.
• Drive assigned tasks to completion with minimal oversight.

Skills

Manual Software Testing

Quality Assurance Principles

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Tools

Visual Studio

Git

Wrike

Trello

Job description

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Summary:

Town Fair Tire is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Tester to join a mid-sized team of

Software Developers, Data Scientists & Network Admins. The Tester’s primary role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house proprietary Software. Ideal candidate must have 1-2 years of

experience in Manual Testing on web based applications. Testers will also be involved in software

deployment processes. This position also offers an entry level opportunity for learning or improving skills with Automation Testing utilizing Gherkin syntax on a C# codebase.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test in-house proprietary Software for defects
• Use of Visual Studio and proprietary tools for code deployments
• Assist in creation, maintenance, and regular execution of Gherkin based Automation Scripts
• coded in C#
• Drive assigned tasks to completion with minimal oversight
• Raise concerns or issues as early in the SDLC as possible
• Contribute insight on user experience concerns or ideas
• Work with developers and Project Owners to ensure functional and user requirements are
• Document functional defects thoroughly using bug tracking and task management tools (Wrike, Trello)
• Collaborate with end users to collect data on reported defects or concerns
• Assist in all testing processes involving the migration and integration of new and legacy
• technologies
• Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement in process and standards for the entire team

Requirements:

To be considered for this job, candidates may be required to have the following skills and

experience:

• 1-2 years’ experience in Manual Software testing
• Knowledge of quality assurance, software testing principles and practices, and understanding of SDLC
• Experience with testing across a range of application types, including web, mobile and desktop
• Ability to identify and investigate issues, including triaging with Product Owners and Developers, and verify fixes when implemented
• The ability to self-manage deliverables and communicate concerns
• Display ownership and autonomy to work on tasks and be pro-active in managing it end to end
• Excellent team building skills, including cross-functional team building
• Participate in requirement analysis to understand specifications and user stories
• Familiarity with Gherkin automation test architecture
• Familiarity with SQL database structures and use
• Familiarity using software Version Control application Git

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive attitude toward improving and optimizing existing and future systems
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Able to conduct research into software issues and products as required
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Retail

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