QA Analyst - on-site (not remote)

PK Companies Group - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Wichita, KS

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst at PK Technology, you will be integral to the quality assurance team, focusing on ensuring the reliability and excellence of software products. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing testing strategies, conducting various testing activities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve potential issues, ultimately delivering high-quality products that meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product managers and development teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies.
• Develop test plans and test cases that align with project specifications and business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize test scenarios based on risk assessment and potential impact on the product.
• Execute various types of tests, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, to identify and isolate defects.
• Record and track defects using a bug tracking system, providing detailed information and collaborating with development teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Perform thorough root cause analysis of defects to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in process reviews and provide feedback to improve testing methodologies and best practices.
• Suggest process improvements and innovative testing techniques to enhance product quality and team productivity.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure a smooth testing process and alignment on project goals.
• Communicate testing progress, results, and issues clearly and concisely to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in software testing.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C#.
• Experience with test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Appium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Knowledge of software testing methodologies and testing tools.
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Jira and its scrum boards.
• Experience with test automation and testing tools.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching