Software Quality Assurance Tester (No Remote/No Sponsorship) (Waterbury)

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 2+ 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.

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

Requirements:

To be considered for this job, candidates may be required to have the following skills and experience:

• 2+ years experience in Manual Software testing
• Knowledge of quality assurance, software testing principles and practices, and understanding of SDLC
• Experience with testing across a range of application types, including web, mobile and desktop
• Strong ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues in collaboration with Product Owners and Developers, including verification of implemented fixes
• The ability to self-manage deliverables and communicate concerns
• Display ownership and autonomy to work on tasks and be pro-active in managing it end to end
• Excellent team building skills, including cross-functional team building
• Participate in requirement analysis to understand specifications and user stories
• Familiarity with Gherkin automation test architecture
• Familiarity with SQL database structures and use
• Familiarity using software Version Control application Git

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