Quality Assurance Engineer

The Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure high-quality web-based software through functional, regression, and performance testing in a collaborative, agile-scrum work environment, leveraging both manual and test automation practices. The Quality Assurance Engineer is a mid-level position expected to spend up to 50% of his/her time applying Java skills toward building and executing automated regression and performance tests.

• Test new and existing software features using manual and automated test methods 
• Perform functional, compatibility, accessibility, and security testing as needed 
• Design, create, maintain and execute automated acceptance, regression, and performance tests
• Identify and document issues found in applications during manual and automated testing to assist with easy recreation 
• Collaborate with software product owners and project teams to understand and advise on well-defined and testable acceptance criteria 
• Assist software engineers with the design and implementation of software conducive to automated acceptance tests 
• Assist DevOps engineers with identifying resources for all manual and automated testing needs
• Document automation using behavior driven development 
• Participate in design and code reviews associated with automation development 
• Assist quality engineer(s) with the design and implementation of software conducive to automated acceptance tests

• Extensive experience testing software solutions using manual and automated testing approaches 
• Extensive experience testing secure, scalable, and highly available web applications 
• Experience using test automation frameworks 
• Experience with cross-browser testing 
• Experience with accessibility testing 
• Experience or knowledge of web application development technologies and concepts
• Demonstrated programming abilities using Java; preference for ability to code using Spring framework libraries 
• Ability to design user interface automation using IntelliJ, Selenium, and a Java-based automation framework 
• Proven experience analyzing and troubleshooting issues, as well as escalating in order to resolve 
• Strong work ethic with abilities to work independently, follow a schedule, and meet deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience 
• Five + years of experience testing web applications 
• Three + years of experience building/executing automated tests for web applications

• Competitive salary 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• 401(k) with match 
• Commuter benefits 
• Health club discounts 
• Fantastic office location and fun, collaborative work environment

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