Quality Assurance Tester

Summary

Join LightFeather as a highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to rigorously evaluate and enhance the quality of our software products. You will leverage your expertise in software development lifecycle processes, testing methodologies, and defect tracking systems to ensure the reliability and functionality of applications. This full-time, remote position requires extensive experience in both manual and automated testing, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. You will collaborate closely with the development team, actively participate in Agile ceremonies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of QA practices. LightFeather offers a diverse and inclusive work environment dedicated to meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Be a US Citizen
• Obtain and maintain clearance at the Public Trust level or above
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Have 3+ years of experience as a QA Tester or in a similar role
• Possess strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Have hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing
• Have experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner
• Possess familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, or similar
• Have basic programming skills and understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, or JavaScript)
• Possess familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI
• Have knowledge of database testing and SQL
• Have experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results
• Have the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the development team to thoroughly analyze project requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of functionality and business goals to design comprehensive and effective test cases
• Conduct in-depth manual and automated testing across various platforms, meticulously identifying, documenting, and categorizing bugs, performance issues, and inconsistencies
• Develop, update, and execute detailed test plans, test scripts, and testing protocols, ensuring comprehensive coverage of all functional and non-functional requirements
• Implement robust testing strategies including functional, regression, performance, load, stress, and usability testing to ensure software integrity and user experience excellence
• Utilize advanced bug tracking tools to log, manage, and prioritize defects, while validating fixes and ensuring their integration into subsequent builds
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives, contributing insights from a QA perspective to enhance team productivity
• Provide clear, concise, and data-driven communication of test progress, results, metrics, and defect status to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making
• Proactively identify opportunities for enhancing testing methodologies, tools, and workflows, contributing to the continuous improvement of quality assurance practices and team standards

Preferred Qualifications

Have active or prior clearance

Benefits

Remote work