Software Quality Assurance Tester
Manual QA tester at Town Fair Tire ensuring the stability of in-house proprietary software — testing web, mobile and desktop apps, logging defects in Wrike, assisting code deployments via Visual Studio, and helping build Gherkin-based automation scripts in C# alongside developers and product owners.
- Compensation
- $70K–$80K / yr
- Location
- East Haven, New Haven County
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 4+ years experience in Manual Software testing
- Knowledge of quality assurance, software testing principles and practices, and understanding of SDLC
- Experience testing across web, mobile and desktop application types
- Strong ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in collaboration with Product Owners and Developers, including verification of fixes
- Ability to self-manage deliverables and communicate concerns
- Ownership and autonomy to work on tasks pro-actively end to end
- Excellent team building skills, including cross-functional
- Participate in requirement analysis to understand specifications and user stories
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Gherkin automation test architecture
- Familiarity with SQL database structures and use
- Familiarity using version control application Git
Full description
Description
Summary:
Town Fair Tire is seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Tester to join a mid-sized team of Software Developers, Data Scientists & Network Admins. The Tester’s primary role is to ensure the stability and integrity of in-house proprietary Software. Ideal candidate must have 4+ years of experience in Manual Testing on web based applications. Testers will also be involved in software deployment processes. This position also offers an entry level opportunity for learning or improving skills with Automation Testing utilizing Gherkin syntax on a C# codebase.
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Test in-house proprietary Software for defects
- Use of Visual Studio and proprietary tools for code deployments
- Assist in creation, maintenance, and regular execution of Gherkin based Automation Scripts coded in C#
- Drive assigned tasks to completion with minimal oversight
- Raise concerns or issues as early in the SDLC as possible
- Contribute insight on user experience concerns or ideas
- Communicate with developers and Project Owners to ensure functional and user requirements are being met
- Document functional defects thoroughly using bug tracking and task management tools (Wrike)
- Collaborate with end users to collect data on reported defects or concerns
- Assist in all testing processes involving the migration and integration of new and legacy technologies
- Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement in process and standards for the entire team
Personal Attributes:
- Demonstrate a personal passion for delivering Top Quality product results
- Proactive attitude toward improving and optimizing existing and future systems
- Enthusiasm for learning new tools and methodologies
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Able to conduct research into software issues and products as required
- Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Strong customer service orientation
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Minimum Requirements
Requirements:
To be considered for this job, candidates may be required to have the following skills and experience:
- 4+ years experience in Manual Software testing