Senior Software QA Engineer

Stellantis - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Detroit, MI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is crucial in maintaining the quality and reliability of our software products by developing and implementing comprehensive test plans. The Senior Software QA Engineer will work closely with the Test Lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, report, and resolve defects or issues, ensuring that our software solutions meet the highest quality standards. This position requires strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional software solutions. In this role, you will be responsible for developing detailed test plans and cases for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage and maintenance. You will collaborate with Quality Assurance Engineers to conduct extensive functionality testing at all stages of the software development lifecycle. Executing detailed test cases and documenting results will be essential to confirm software quality and functionality. Additionally, you will conduct peer reviews of test cases to ensure clarity and comprehensive requirement coverage. You will work with various teams, including developers, product owners, and project managers, to uphold software quality standards. Performing regression testing to verify software stability and performance will be a key responsibility, along with developing automation suites to streamline this process. Your expertise will support the deployment and release process, ensuring smooth and reliable software releases. Continuous refinement of testing strategies and methodologies will be expected to improve efficiency and test effectiveness. You will also proactively identify and address potential project risks, enhancing project success and stability. Effective project management skills will be necessary as you coordinate with both local and remote teams, and you should be prepared to undertake additional responsibilities as needed. Note that this position may require working nights and weekends for deployments.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans and cases for software applications, ensuring thorough coverage and maintenance.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance Engineers to conduct extensive functionality testing across all stages.
• Execute detailed test cases, documenting results to confirm software quality and functionality.
• Conduct peer reviews of test cases to ensure clarity and comprehensive requirement coverage.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, product owners, and project managers, to maintain software quality standards.
• Perform regression testing to verify software stability and performance and develop automation suites to streamline this process.
• Support the deployment and release process with quality assurance expertise, ensuring smooth and reliable software releases.
• Continuously refine testing strategies and methodologies to improve efficiency and test effectiveness.
• Proactively identify and address potential project risks, enhancing project success and stability.
• Engage in effective project management, coordinating with both local and remote teams, and be prepared to undertake additional responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in Quality Assurance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing and synthesizing multiple test initiatives in dynamic environments, ensuring timely and coherent outcomes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of QA methodologies and tools, including Jira, Test Rail, and ALM, complemented by expertise in Salesforce, Postman, SQL, Genesys IVR, and MuleSoft.
• Skilled in full project lifecycle management, from initiation through deployment, with a strong foundation in Agile Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional time management and organizational capabilities, enabling the successful execution of concurrent projects to meet strategic goals.
• Proficient in crafting detailed project documentation, including reports, test plans, and cases, while also delivering quality process training and serving as a pivotal internal consultant.