Senior Software QA Engineer

SS&C Technologies - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Kansas City, MO

10,001+ employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Software QA Engineer at SS&C Technologies plays a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through comprehensive testing strategies. This position involves leading the planning, design, and implementation of testing frameworks, providing mentorship to junior associates, and collaborating with development teams to troubleshoot and enhance testing processes. The role requires a strong understanding of software testing methodologies and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, maintaining and executing a wide range of quality tests to ensure software functions according to specified standards and end-user requirements
• Performing complex testing and analysis activities involving interaction among multiple, interdependent systems
• Designing new test scripts and modifying existing test scripts
• Executing automated and manual test scripts for software applications
• Designing, conducting maintenance implementation, and accessibility of solution set-up, and reporting methods
• Providing technical mentorship and peer review to other associates
• Analyzing, designing, programs and modifying software enhancements and/or new products
• Completing documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance
• Interacting with users or client representatives to define system requirements and/or necessary modifications
• Adhering to Software Engineering and Information Security Controls
• Evaluating end-user requirements, software test criteria, and existing manual tests for automation opportunities
• Working with development teams to identify vulnerabilities in the automation framework and troubleshoot issues with automated test tools and scripts
• Closing existing software defects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 3 years of experience in a Software Development/Engineering role
• 1 year of experience with software testing methodologies, including testing via multiple internet browsers and mobile devices
• 1 year of experience testing web applications
• 1 year of experience serving as a mentor for junior associates
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, web applications, information security, data management, and computer/human interaction
• Proven ability to maintain productivity in multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to identify the appropriate test utilities for different types of software applications
• Proven ability in data and database management
• Familiarity with software development practices and concepts
• Proficiency in MS Office, Windows, SQL, HTML, JIRA, Agile SDLC

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field plus 1 year of experience in a Software Development/Engineering role
• Familiarity with mobile and responsive testing, the application of ADA regulations to web apps
• Proven ability to teach others in testing automation theory and execution
• Proven ability to translate complex programming requirements into user-friendly software interactions

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement plan