Software QA Test Analyst I

Culligan - Rosemont, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Rosemont, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Software Test Analyst I is responsible for performing software testing for Culligan IoT projects, which include embedded firmware, mobile software, cloud databases, and web dashboards. This role collaborates closely with Product Management, Electrical Engineers, and Software Engineers to ensure the quality, reliability, and usability of the products. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a test analyst role, focusing on creating and executing test scripts, documenting results, reporting deficiencies, and tracking defects to closure.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements documentation, stories, and technical documents to assess required test coverage.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to review test scripts and ensure project requirements are met.
• Develop and maintain test scripts in the software test library and project in test.
• Document test results and defects.
• Assist engineers and developers in debugging and retesting reported defects.
• Support post-launch and product maintenance testing activities as needed.
• Proactively learn other Culligan products and create test scripts in the test library.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• 3-5 years experience creating/maintaining test plans, scripts, executing scripts for firmware, mobile applications, and web-based applications and reporting defects.
• Well versed in software validation testing methodologies including Test Planning, White Box and Black Box Testing, Smoke Testing, System and Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Functional Testing, and User Acceptance Testing.
• Familiarity with various software development life cycle methodologies including Agile/Scrum is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/responsibilities.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Keep informed of industry and technology developments related to software test & validation.
• Communicate ideas in both technical as well as business and user-friendly language.