Quality Engineer II (Remote)

Inspira Financial is a company dedicated to helping businesses and individuals thrive through health, wealth, and retirement solutions. They are seeking a Software Quality Engineer II to lead quality assurance efforts, design test strategies, and ensure the reliability of software products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and automated test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of software products
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open-source tools
• Ensure version control of QA Automation code and implementation of best practices with code quality
• Provide product team overviews on overall product and software quality
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, performance, and smoke testing using automation testing techniques
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites and frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency
• Collaborate with product owners, software engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, identify acceptance criteria, and prioritize testing efforts
• Identify, document, and track software defects and issues using bug tracking systems, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication of findings
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. engineers and product owners) to identify system requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Participate in story grooming, design discussions, code reviews, and sprint planning meetings to provide input on quality-related matters and ensure alignment with quality standards
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Participate in different Agile ceremonies like Daily Stand Up, Story refinement, Sprint review, retrospectives, PI Planning, etc
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and methodologies
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software quality assurance

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on designing and implementing automated testing strategies, leading testing efforts, and collaborating with team members
• Should demonstrate a Test Automation first mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and drive resolution collaboratively
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Kanban
• Strong proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Experience with any of the following is a plus: Selenium, Playwright, XML, JavaScript, .NET framework, T-SQL, JQuery, JSON, and the Salesforce Platform
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and familiarity with performance testing methodologies is a plus
• Familiarity with ADO and the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Proven experience preparing, presenting, and maintaining required SDLC documentation and artifacts
• QA testing related certifications (or willingness to obtain) such as ISTQB Advanced Level, Certified Test Engineer (CSTE) Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic product team environment with product owners, scrum masters, engineers, and fellow assurance engineers
• Strong Automation skills – You need to be extremely proficient in developing Automated tests using Open-Source tools like Selenium, Playwright, etc. and you should be able to code in languages such as Java, C#, Python, etc
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, project requirements, and technologies, while maintaining a high level of quality and productivity
• Demonstrate a meticulous approach to testing and problem-solving, with a keen eye for identifying even the smallest defects and inconsistencies in software products
• Proficient in creating clear and concise documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports, to ensure comprehensive test coverage and facilitate knowledge transfer within the team
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to achieve common goals
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in software quality assurance
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or similar/related Engineering/Science based disciplines