Software Quality Specialist

Skyward; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

8.5 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life/AD&D, disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Skyward is seeking a Software Quality Specialist to join our Stevens Point office with potential remote opportunities in AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI. You will design and execute regression tests, maintain test suites, and validate product changes to ensure releases meet customer needs.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, data accuracy, and teamwork within a software development environment.

Qualifications

• Must have two- or four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and testing.
• Experience with regression testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute regression testing to ensure high-quality releases.
• Update and maintain regression test suites.
• Learn product functionality to test changes accurately.
• Navigate software to validate updates and identify risks.
• Use RMS to track, monitor, and report testing activity.
• Collaborate with team members across the organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Reasoning

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaborative

Attention to detail

Data entry accuracy

Follow-through

Education

2-4 year degree

Tools

RMS

Job description

Company Description

If you are looking to join a global company with a family feel, you'll find your perfect fit at Skyward, where we build software solutions for K-12 schools. Just imagine getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed every day — you can't say that about every job!We take great pride in our work, but also in our work environment: teamwork, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and, of course, a bit of fun. When you join our team there is only one way your career will go - Skyward!To learn more about Skyward’s careers, history, products, and customers, go to www.skyward.com.Thank you for your interest!

Job Description

Job Title:

Software Quality SpecialistLocation:

Stevens Point, WI - Corporate Office*May include remote opportunities in the following states: AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, PA, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI. No relocation assistance is provided.

Starting Salary:

$22.11 – $24.32 (wage commensurate with experience)

As a Software Quality Specialist, you’ll be an essential part of a software development team, working closely with developers and product staff. In this role, you’ll design and execute regression testing, validate product changes, and help ensure releases meet project definitions and customer needs. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally through our pro levels, building your expertise over time. Click here to see a full job description.

What you’ll do:

• Perform software regression testing to ensure high‑quality product releases
• Update and maintain regression test suites
• Learn and use product functionality to accurately test changes
• Quickly navigate software to validate updates and identify risks
• Use the Resource Management System (RMS) for tracking, monitoring, and reporting
• Collaborate with team members across the organization

What you’ll need:

• The ideal candidate is dependable and possesses strong organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills, and provides excellent follow-through.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Accuracy in work habits and data entry.
• Strong attention to details, including following written procedures.
• Has a two or four-year degree or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Skyward’s Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 8.5 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company sponsored basic life/AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• A robust wellness program

Want to learn more about this department and the skills it takes to succeed as a member of the Skyward team? Spend some time on our careers page at careers. You'll learn more about our culture, expectations, and even the day-to-day mission of the department you're applying for.A better working experience starts here!

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Skyward, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Click the title to view details about the law.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Transparency in Coverage

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Department: ProgrammingStarting Salary: $45,972.49 - $50,569.74Employment Status: Full-TimeFLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt