Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Posted by Justin Reese

Company Details

Wombat Security Technologies

Pittsburgh, PA

FTE only

Description

Wombat Software Quality Assurance Test Engineers work in a fast-paced, high-tech and casual Agile environment, and are responsible for testing proprietary software developed for our Cyber Security Awareness Training, Social Engineering Assessments, and related product offerings. We are seeking a full-time Test Engineer to join the existing SQA team and deliver automated and manual test coverage of our systems. Test Engineers will provide efficiencies and continuous improvement through the use of tools and improved processes.

The Software Quality Assurance Test Engineer will create, expand, review and execute automated tests to support product development for software releases. The SQA Test Engineer must have the ability to work effectively within teams and to handle multiple job functions and tasks simultaneously. He or she must demonstrate the ability to estimate the time and resources required for testing and must complete software testing effectively within the established timeframes. The SQA Engineer will collaborate with Developers, Product Managers and Customer Support.

Essential Duties:

  • Perform both automated and manual forward testing and regression testing of our products
  • Analyze product requirements and develop test plans and test cases
  • Validate tests written by Developers and other QA members
  • Lead test automation and script development in assigned areas
  • Update and enhance existing test cases for new requirements
  • Train on the job through collaboration with others in the technical support team and to build individual knowledge base of products and SAAS technologies
  • Contribute to Agile planning and retrospective meetings

Qualifications:

  • Five or more years of experience in Software QA
  • Two or more years of experience in automation testing BS in Computer Sciences or Information Technology preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to develop new technical skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience working as part of a technical team
  • Excellent time management skills & strong attention to detail are mandatory
  • Strong logical approach to verifying product requirements

Technical Skills:

  • Automation experience using Selenium with scripting languages such as Java or Python
  • Agile / Scrum experience preferred
  • Proficiency in testing Web applications with comprehensive knowledge of browsers and user interface testing techniques
  • SQL backend testing is a plus
  • Knowledge of QA testing techniques to determine appropriate number of test iterations and apply risk-based testing concepts
  • Experience using JIRA or other issue tracking software is desirable

The company offers a competitive base salary and a full benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, disability insurance and subsidized parking. Our office is located in the Strip District of Pittsburgh.

Visa sponsorship not being offered for this position. Wombat Security Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Wombat uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.

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