Ruby on Rails QA Tester

Digital Management - Cincinnati, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Cincinnati, OH

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

DMI is seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Ruby on Rails Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our Ruby on Rails applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and executing both manual and automated test plans, writing and maintaining test scripts, and documenting test results. This role requires a strong understanding of QA methodologies and excellent problem-solving skills, as well as hands-on experience with Ruby on Rails. The QA Tester will collaborate closely with developers and product managers to identify and resolve issues, ensuring that applications meet the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans and test cases for Ruby on Rails applications.
• Perform manual and automated testing to identify and resolve defects.
• Collaborate with developers to understand application functionality and identify potential issues.
• Write and maintain automated test scripts using appropriate testing frameworks (e.g., RSpec, Capybara).
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new code changes do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Document and report defects, issues, and test results in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback from a QA perspective.
• Continuously improve QA processes and methodologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of testing efforts.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in software testing and QA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on Ruby on Rails applications.
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as RSpec, Capybara, or similar.
• Proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries for data validation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Jasmine) is a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral program
• Pet insurance