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Covenant Consulting · 2 days ago

Sr. Software QA Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Covenant Consulting is a healthcare technology company that builds cloud-based software solutions for the self-funded healthcare benefits market. They are seeking a talented Sr. Software QA Engineer to ensure that their product meets quality standards before its release, involving thorough testing, documentation, and collaboration with development teams.

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Responsibilities

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures

Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers

Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content

Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability

Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems

Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards

Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates

Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments

Test system modifications to prepare for implementation

Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes

Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks

Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality

Update automated test scripts to ensure currency

Create or maintain databases of known test defects

Install, maintain, or use software testing programs

Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance

Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations

Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance

Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness

Design or develop automated testing tools

Investigate customer problems referred by technical support

Conduct historical analyses of test results

Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source

Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking

Coordinate user or third party testing

Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions

Work closely with product development and testing teams to ensure timely delivery of the project

Verify that the final product meets the requirements

Analyze product features and suggest changes to enhance them to make them more efficient and user friendly

Keep track of quality metrics

Conducts periodic team meetings to ensure alignment with QA process and address issues with QA tools

Gathers comments and feedback to optimize systems and processes

Qualification

QA experienceJavaScript web technologiesAutomated testingAgile workflowsLinux/Unix administrationQuality assurance toolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Minimum 3 years of QA experience

Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in computer science

Deep Linux/Unix administration skills/experience

Understanding of functional testing, smoke testing, performance, load testing, security testing, API testing and end-to-end testing

Experience with JavaScript web technologies (e.g. Angular and React), software development and testing using programming languages

Experience in working with various quality assurance testing tools

Code automated tests using specialized software platforms

Use agile workflows using project management tools

Understand quality assurance management tools

Analytical and problem-solving skills required to identify bugs and issues, suggest changes and then monitor the debugging process

Great time management and the ability to work against a strict timeline

Attention to detail in developing use cases, coding test scripts and identifying and documenting bugs

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills…especially as a team member

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

Advanced degree in computer science, software development, or related fields

Certification in Agile programming or Scrum Master speaking to the right candidate's knowledge of software development processes, methodologies, and project management

Understanding of the best security practices and automating security testing and updating in the CI/CD pipelines

Certification in standard quality management system preferred

Experience in international quality standards such as ISO 9001

Participate with business and engineering team members in the development of new software projects in a startup minded environment