Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Cranston
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

We are seeking a Software QA and Product Assurance Engineer.

Description:

Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.

Tasks:

* Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

* Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.

* Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.

* Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.

* Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.

* Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.

* Create or maintain databases of known test defects.

* Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.

* Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

* Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.

* Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards.

* Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness.

* Update automated test scripts to ensure currency.

* Investigate customer problems referred by technical support.

* Install, maintain, or use software testing programs.

* Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality.

* Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations.

* Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.

* Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance.

* Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions.

* Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance.

* Design or develop automated testing tools.

* Coordinate user or third party testing.

* Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.

* Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance.

* Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking.

* Conduct historical analyses of test results.

* Provide technical support during software installation or configuration.

This is a full time opportunity. Please no resumes from third parties; we will not provide sponsorship.

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