Quality Assurance Engineer

About the jobJob **We're looking for a QA Engineer to take ownership of our testing processes an help ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of our software. As an integral part of our team, you'll work closely with developers and product stakeholders to improve our testing strategy, automate workflows, and drive continuous improvement.Key *Collaborate with product stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into comprehensive test plans and test cases.Design, execute, and automate tests to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of software applications.Identify, document, and track bugs in collaboration with the development team using tracking tools like Jira.Perform regression testing to ensure new features or fixes do not negatively impact existing functionalities.Develop and maintain automated test scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.Take the lead in shaping our QA strategy, introducing best practices, and refining testing methodologies.Prepare and maintain detailed test reports, release notes, and documentation for internal teams and stakeholders.Required *Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, of equivalent practical experience.2-4 years of experience in software quality assurance or testingStrong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Passion for technology and continuous learning.Knowledge of programming languages used in testing and QA (e.g., Python).Must be able to work on-site at our Chicago office. We believe in close collaboration and hands-on teamwork.Preferred **Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) and methodologies.Understanding of manual and automated testing tools and practices.Experience with test management and bug tracking tools like Jira, TestRail, etc.

Created: 2025-02-23