QA Engineer

$135,200 - $135,200/Yr

Fortuna Bmc - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Sacramento, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The QA Engineer position at Fortuna BMC is designed for an experienced professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. This role involves leveraging expertise in functional, automation, and API testing to ensure that products are robust, reliable, and user-friendly. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative projects and collaborate with talented professionals while maintaining the highest standards of software quality. Client-facing experience is a key requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with developers and product managers to provide feedback on requirements, design, and implementation.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing.
• Analyze automation test results and work closely with the development team to address issues.
• Design and execute API test plans to validate functionality, performance, and security.
• Utilize tools like Postman, SoapUI, or similar for thorough API testing.
• Maintain detailed API test documentation and ensure comprehensive endpoint coverage.
• Participate in code reviews and provide QA insights.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards, best practices, and guidelines.
• Continuously improve testing processes to enhance product quality and reliability.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and operations.
• Provide clear and regular updates on testing progress and identified issues to stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Requirements

• Client-facing experience and the ability to present in client settings.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software quality assurance, with expertise in functional, automation, and API testing.
• Proficiency with test automation tools like Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG.
• Hands-on experience with API testing tools such as Postman and SoapUI.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins or GitLab.
• Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment.
• Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna).
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families.
• Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability.