Specialist - Quality Engineering

Quality Assurance Qa Engineer

Location: Minneapolis

Position Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled Quality Assurance QA Engineer with extensive experience in manual and automation testing coupled with a solid understanding of Business Systems Analysis BSA principles. The QA Engineer will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products as well as contributing to the analysis and documentation of business requirements. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of combined experience in QA and BSA roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly test software applications and systems
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and acceptance testing to identify defects and ensure software quality
• Utilize automation tools and frameworks e.g. Selenium, Appium to streamline testing processes and increase test coverage
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Translate business requirements into clear and comprehensive technical specifications for development teams
• Conduct exploratory testing and adhoc testing to identify edge cases and potential issues
• Document and track defects using issue tracking systems and work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, and sprint reviews providing input on testing efforts and progress
• Provide clear and concise feedback to stakeholders on the quality of software releases including risk assessment and recommendations for improvements
• Collaborate with developers and other QA team members to ensure comprehensive test coverage and effective test strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 6 years of combined experience in Quality Assurance, manual and automation testing, and Business Systems Analysis roles
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, principles, and best practices
• Proficiency in manual testing techniques and methodologies as well as experience in developing and maintaining automated test suites
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or similar
• Solid understanding of Business Systems Analysis principles including requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation
• Experience translating business requirements into technical specifications and user stories
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies including Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams and stakeholders