QA Engineer - Automation & Testing Tools

Requirements

Must have:

- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a related field - Over 5 years of experience in software testing and test development - Excellent communication skills - Proficient in various testing methodologies including black box, white box, system, functional, exploratory, and automated testing - Quick comprehension of complex business challenges - Familiarity with one or more Test Automation Frameworks such as Appium and Selenium - Demonstrated ability in creating high-quality and comprehensive test plans and test cases for custom software - Experience testing web applications, web APIs, and data-driven applications - Proven track record in designing and implementing automated test suites - Familiar with CI/CD pipelines - Background in an Agile delivery environment - Knowledge of cloud platform services - Strong skills in SQL coding and debugging

Responsibilities:

- Design, implement, and uphold Test Cases and Test Plans for the proprietary software - Create, implement, and sustain Automated Test Suites for the proprietary software - Conduct functional, exploratory, user acceptance testing, and automated testing as part of the Software Development Lifecycle and Release Process - Aim to execute software testing to high standards, ensuring engineering excellence - Provide assistance and mentorship to other QA engineers during User Acceptance Testing, including addressing client inquiries, tracking reported issues, and determining if they are bugs or enhancements - Acquire knowledge and actively contribute across the entire technology stack (backend, database, frontend, UI) - Work in a highly collaborative team environment alongside business partners and product owners - Facilitate rapid delivery while ensuring safety and enabling agility and iterative modifications to the UI and product design

Company:

We are Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA), a women-owned technology and resource solutions provider based in Minneapolis, MN. Our mission is to tackle significant IT challenges through a personal, boutique-style approach. We connect skilled consultants with over 1,000 engagements annually. By fostering a diverse team, we emphasize core values such as exceptional customer service, employee growth, and unwavering quality and integrity. We invite you to be yourself, do what you love, and discover your passion in your career with us.