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Job Title: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Family: Technical

Workers Comp Code: 8810 Function: Research & Development


FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Exempt Sub-Function: Quality Assurance
Manages Others: No Reports to: Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering

Job purpose

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer, under the general direction of the Lead and/or Manager, Quality Assurance Engineering, is
responsible for working within an Agile framework and collaborating with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality
solutions via integrative sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Within an Agile framework, collaborate with other team members to deliver compelling, high quality solutions via iterative
sprint commitments and periodic release vehicles
• Research and internalize proposed software requirements, functional designs and technical designs
• Develop and implement test strategies and test plans that result in effective identification of software defects
• Design, create and execute effective automation tests using Cypress.IO, including creation of necessary test data
• Communicate and present test artifacts such as test plans, test cases and test results; aid in the interpretation of test
results
• Perform verification of software defect fixes to ensure they resolve the stated problem
• Follow sound problem-solving methodologies to identify, troubleshoot and properly document software defects
• Perform maintenance on existing test ware and implement incremental improvements
• Identify, quantify and communicate software risks and produce comprehensive mitigation strategies
• Uphold existing quality assurance and test standards and processes and be a champion in driving further improvements
• Produce accurate estimates for the time needed to execute on assigned projects and tasks
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To be considered for and to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and
responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years of professional experience in quality assurance


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent degree required
• Ability to program in at least one programming language like NodeJS, Javascript and Java
• Experience with Test Frameworks like Cypress.io, JMeter, K6.io is required
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• Experience with Databases: MySQL, Postgres is required


• Experience with AWS Cloud Infrastructure is preferred
• Experience with version control tools - Github is preferable
• Problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Understanding of SQL in order to manipulate and validate test data
• Understanding of XML, HTML
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment

Environmental Factors

• Constant indoor collaborative work environment in close contact with co-workers


• Frequent social interactions and interruptions
• Frequent work under time restraints
• Rare travel

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying:
• Occasionally carrying items weighing under 10 lbs.
• Rarely carrying items weighing between 11-20 lbs.
Twisting/Turning:
• Occasionally reaching over shoulder, overhead and reaching outward
• Occasionally bending
• Frequently walking normal surfaces
• Constant sitting
Other:
• Constant use of keyboard, fine dexterity, grasping, holding
• Constant repetitive motion – hands

Comments

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and
level of work performed by job holders within this job. But, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of
qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the
position.

Employee Name: _____________________________________________________________

Employee Signature: _________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

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