Responsibilities

• Define and maintain test plans and test specifications for functional, regression, and performance testing

• Implement and maintain automated test scripts covering fundamental functions in the application

• Work with the engineering team to improve automated testing where possible

• Create manual test cases and validation of automation failures

• Generate test reports and traceability matrix

• Translate high-level business requirements into test scenarios

• Assist in keeping application specifications accurate and up to date

• Perform service-level testing on an as-needed basis

• Work closely with engineering teams to discuss risk and risk mitigation

• Assist in shaping the overall QA process by suggesting improvements, best practices, and new approaches to testing workflow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

• Hands-on experience with different types of testing (System, Regression, Smoke, Performance, Load, etc.)

• UNIX experience preferred

• Knowledge of relational database concepts and good SQL skills preferred

• Hands-on experience testing and debugging web-based software

• Knowledge of micro-services based Architecture and messaging protocols preferred

• Solid understanding of Software Configuration Management concepts and methodologies

• Proficient in at least one source control tool (Git)

• Experience with Load, Stress, and Performance testing

• Experience with Agile development methodologies

• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and analytical skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work independently