QA Tester

$114,400 - $135,200/Yr

Expleo - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Paul, MN

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Trissential is seeking a QA Tester to join our client team remotely in St. Paul, MN. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring software quality, working hands-on to design, execute, and refine testing processes for complex projects. Your ability to create and run both manual and automated test scripts will be pivotal in delivering reliable and high-performing solutions. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, using your problem-solving skills to identify issues and enhance the user experience. This is an opportunity for you to take ownership of your testing expertise, contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Participate in formal reviews of business and functional requirements, as well as application design
• Prepare comprehensive test plans, establishing testing entrance and exit criteria
• Design, document, and execute both manual and automated test cases and scripts
• Analyze and report test results, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise
• Track and log defects, providing clear insights on overall test status
• Collaborate with teams to define testing requirements and ensure thorough coverage
• Contribute to knowledge transfer within the team
• Perform additional testing tasks as needed to support project success

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a strong foundation in creating and executing manual test cases from scratch
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum
• Experience testing web-based applications and databases, including web services
• Proven experience in large, complex implementations involving 3rd-party vendors
• Strong expertise in test planning, execution of both positive and negative test cases, and issue troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with SQL and multiple programming languages
• Proficiency with DevOps tools like Jira to support software development and deployment
• Familiarity with security, accessibility, performance, and stress testing best practices
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical details to non-technical stakeholders

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with diverse software development technologies and database platforms
• Proven ability to work effectively in collaborative team environments, providing technical leadership when needed

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package for full time roles
• Hourly pay range of $55 to $65 depending on candidate's qualifications and experience
• Eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tele-health benefits
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Up to 48 hours of accrued paid safe and sick time
• 401k retirement savings