Senior Quality Assurance Engineer 1

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, under the general direction of the Lead and/or Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering, is responsible for working within an Agile framework and collaborating with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality solutions via integrative sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles.   

Description

A quality assurance engineer is responsible for designing and executing both manual and automated tests to ensure high-quality software delivery. Collaborating within an agile framework with engineering, product management, and design teams, they identify test strategies, troubleshoot quality issues, and provide detailed defect analysis. This role also involves creating documentation, optimizing departmental processes, and preparing analytical reports.

Your day-to-day job will consist of:

•  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
• Within an Agile framework, collaborate with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality solutions via iterative sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles  
• Research and internalize proposed software requirements, functional designs and technical designs  
• Develop and implement test strategies and test plans that result in effective identification of software defects  
• Design, create and execute effective automation tests using Cypress.IO, including creation of necessary test data 
• Communicate and present test artifacts such as test plans, test cases and test results; aid in the interpretation of test results 
• Perform verification of software defect fixes to ensure they resolve the stated problem  
• Follow sound problem-solving methodologies to identify, troubleshoot and properly document software defects  
• Perform maintenance on existing test ware and implement incremental improvements  
• Identify, quantify and communicate software risks and produce comprehensive mitigation strategies  
• Uphold existing quality assurance and test standards and processes and be a champion in driving further improvements  
• Produce accurate estimates for the time needed to execute on assigned projects and tasks  
• Other duties as assigned   
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Minimum Qualifications

• Mininimum of 5+ years of professional experience in quality assurance 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent degree required  

• Ability to program in at least one programming language like NodeJS, Javascript and Java 

• Experience with Test Frameworks like Cypress.io, JMeter, K6.io is required 

• Experience with Databases: MySQL, Postgres or similar RDBMS required 

• Experience with AWS Cloud Infrastructure is preferred 

• Experience with version control tools - Github is preferable 

• Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills  

• Understanding of SQL in order to manipulate and validate test data  

• Understanding of XML, HTML  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong time management skills  
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment  

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing accomodations@powerschool.com.

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