Accela is hiring a
Software Test Engineer, Remote - Costa Rica

Summary

The job is for a Software Test Engineer role focused on ensuring quality and reliability of software products through test planning, execution, and automation. The role requires 2+ years of experience in quality engineering, proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, and a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or any related discipline
• 2+ years of quality engineering, hands on experience with functional testing, test automation & Performance test script development using open-source tools
• Good knowledge of frontend and backend application functional testing, System Performance testing, API and Mobile testing, and integration with DevOps pipeline
• Proficiency in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, including Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues effectively. Ability to collaborate closely with clear communication skills

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the successful launch and delivery of new, key Accela Product Releases
• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios to ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Automate API and UI testing for web-based products and application services using Python with Robot frameworks and open-source tools
• Integrate test cycles with CI/CD pipeline
• Participates on an Agile team, with daily scrum meetings, as well as planning and grooming meetings
• Contribute to functional, performance, automation, infrastructure, Initiatives that impact the cross-functional organization with automated deployment and regression testing
• Performs test case authoring and execution for all release cycles implementing software best practices
• Identify gaps, issues, work creatively and efficiently in troubleshooting and resolution of system issues
• Develop Perf test scripts using JMeter and Python/Java to automate simulation of expected user workloads to identify performance bottlenecks
• Familiar with usage of monitoring tools like Datadog and Windows and Database monitoring tools with product focused mindset to analyze performance and scalability issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and quality assurance, to identify test requirements and drive the testing process
• Stay updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and testing techniques to incorporate best practices into the testing process

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in JMeter, Python/Java based automation development and Robot Framework Automation is a big plus
• Knowledge of Java based application testing is highly desired, especially with Angular a huge plus
• Experience in SaaS products, API services and Pipeline activities

Benefits

• Accela offers a competitive salary and benefits in line with local standards
• Accela is a “remote-first” organization and offers remote work options where feasible so employees can work in an environment that sparks motivation and creativity
• Accela offers generous paid time off with paid holidays, paid annual leave, paid “wellness days” offered sporadically throughout the year to focus on rest and relaxation, and a company “soft-close” during the week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Accela encourages and practices promoting from within to enable employees to hone or expand their skill set, contribute more value to the company, and grow. In addition, Accela offers non-promotional learning and development opportunities for skills enhancement through on-the-job training and internal and external education, including a paid LinkedIn Learning subscription to all employees
• As a global company, Accela employees have the opportunity to work closely with international teams, providing a broader perspective and a chance to develop a global network