Quality Assurance Software Engineer

Summary

Join Avetta as a Quality Assurance Engineer and ensure the highest software quality by developing and executing comprehensive testing plans. Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to enhance software quality and improve test coverage. This role requires expertise in various testing methodologies, including functional, API, regression, and performance testing. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong analytical skills and experience with automation tools. A hybrid work schedule is available for those within 30 miles of an Avetta office. The salary range is $75,000 - $220,000 per year, with bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and end-to-end test cases to maintain robust test coverage
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders in an Agile environment to define and execute functional and non-functional test cases
• Own the quality process throughout the product lifecycle, from design and development to deployment, ensuring rigorous standards are met
• Perform exploratory, functional, API, regression, and smoke testing to enhance software quality
• Build domain expertise to provide actionable insights that improve the user experience
• Collaborate with team members to ensure Quality Assurance tests meet specifications, are peer-reviewed, and align with user needs
• Implement best practices and Quality Assurance metrics with the Quality Assurance Manager, contributing to data-driven decisions and continuous improvement
• Align with company goals and follow Quality Assurance department standards to maintain quality and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Engineer, with expertise in both manual and automated testing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex software requirements and technical designs
• Proficiency in manual/automation tools and scripting languages
• Familiarity with CI/CD infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, and NewRelic
• Practical understanding of Agile SDLC and Quality Assurance methodologies, including white-box and black-box testing
• Experience writing test cases, managing defects, and utilizing tools such as Testrail and Jira
• Exposure to performance testing tools like JMeter, BlazeMeter, TestIm, or Selenium is a plus
• Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, XML, JSON, REST APIs) and databases (SQL, NoSQL)

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional development opportunities
• Bonus eligibility