Jr. Software Quality Assurance Tester

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 role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house proprietary Software. Ideal candidate must have 2 years of experience in Manual Testing on web based applications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test in-house proprietary Software for defects
• 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 being met
• Document functional defects thoroughly using bug tracking and task management tools (Wrike, Trello)
• Identify testing areas that are good candidates for automation testing  Maintain test environments
• 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:

• 0-3 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 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
• 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
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person