QA Tester - CATT Technical Delivery
RSM - Chicago, IL
posted 5 months ago
About the position
RSM US LLP is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join its Center for Advanced Tax Technology (CATT) team. This position plays a crucial role in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by analyzing non-functional requirements for web-based software and APIs. The QA Tester will utilize structured techniques to identify testable conditions, prepare and execute performance test plans for load, stress, and performance testing, and ensure thorough testing aligns with established standards. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving skills, capable of collaborating with multiple development teams under tight deadlines. The CATT team is a dynamic and fast-paced environment focused on enhancing RSM's ability to deliver comprehensive and efficient tax products and services. The QA Tester will work closely with Product Owners and Business Analysts to understand both functional and non-functional requirements, create and maintain test plans and suites, and execute test cases. The role also involves automating test cases to improve efficiency without compromising quality, summarizing test results for the Product Owner, and participating in agile/scrum ceremonies. As the QA Tester gains experience, they will also engage in performance testing, utilizing performance test software to create and maintain performance test scripts, execute tests, and analyze results to provide recommendations for improvements. The position requires a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business, Technology, or Accounting, along with a Quality Assurance certification. Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience testing web-based products, a solid understanding of QA processes, and familiarity with various testing tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze non-functional requirements for web-based software and APIs.
- Prepare and execute performance test plans for load, stress, and performance testing.
- Create and maintain test plans and suites of test cases using QA methodologies.
- Execute test cases and define steps to reproduce issues, categorizing defects by severity.
- Automate test cases to achieve higher efficiency without sacrificing quality.
- Summarize test results for the Product Owner and participate in QA reporting.
- Work with Product Owners and BAs to understand requirements and create test cases for integration and user acceptance testing.
- Participate in agile/scrum ceremonies and monitor sprint burndown charts.
- Utilize performance testing tools to create and maintain performance test scripts and analyze results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Technology, or Accounting (preferred).
- Quality Assurance certification from an accredited program.
- 3-6 years of experience testing web-based products (including UI, DB, and APIs).
- Understanding of Quality Assurance processes for software application testing.
- Knowledge of testing tools such as Quality Center, Azure DevOps, or Jira.
- Knowledge in SQL queries and experience with REST APIs.
- Experience in API Testing and automation tools like Postman.
- Understanding of HTML/CSS/JS or jQuery.
- Knowledge of bug life cycle, SDLC, Agile/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
- Experience with performance testing tools like JMeter or LoadRunner.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with version control systems like GIT or VSTS/Azure DevOps.
- Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for technology.
- Ability to work in a matrix reporting structure and strong attention to detail.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $75,400 - $124,300 per year.
- Generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays and wellbeing days.
- Access to self-managed time off for associates and above.
- Flexibility in work schedule to balance personal and professional demands.
- Discretionary bonus eligibility based on firm and individual performance.
