Senior IT Enterprise Applications Software Quality Engineer

Who We AreAt Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose! Education:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or other related Engineering disciplineWork Experiences: Minimum 7 years of experience testing retail application such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Retail Management Systems (RMS), and Order Management Systems (OMS)Minimum 7 years of Retail industry domain experienceStrong experience and working knowledge of SQLMinimum 7 years of hands on experience with HPQC/ALM & Jira/ZephyrDemonstrated Experience in Software Quality Assurance Manual & automation developmentMinimum 4 years of experience in testing distributed applications, Commercial ERP systems like Oracle Retail and/or web applicationsDemonstrated experience in System Integration Testing, End to End Software Testing, Report Testing, Interface Testing, Regression testing, Functional testing, Third Party Integration Testing, Experience with testing Oracle Retail ERP modulesStrong background with creating test Strategy, Test cases, Defect management and Test closure reportWorking Experience in setting up Automation Testing Framework.Write, design, and execute automated tests by creating scripts that run testing functions automaticallyMaximize test coverage for the most critical features of the systemAbility to work effectively within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment -- multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely mannerAbility to acquire knowledge necessary to perform job assignments (technology, product and process)Experience with measuring quality and reporting on testing status.Knowledge of QA concepts and development principles (e.g. Functional, Integration, Regression, Unit Test)Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and externalAnalytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skillsSelf-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environmentAbility to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environmentExcellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metricsStrong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word and PowerPointAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesResponsibilities: Leading teams and the project management aspect of the testing phase for software development projectsWork with the end users, technical team, and functional team to define and implement best practice QA processes, practices, and toolsets across the departmentLead Quality Engineering and functional/development teams to create test data sets which fully exercise data validation and end-to-end system functionalityConstantly evaluate the software engineering process and make process improvements to keep up with evolving business needsTrain and mentor peers in order to provide a consistent software quality engineering experienceIdentify any potential quality issues and recommend solutions to minimize riskReview functional specifications to ensure full understanding of individual deliverables.Identify test requirements from specifications, map test case requirementsDesign, build and execute automated tests to validate applications and Web applications using Selenium/UFT as neededCreate test plans and improve test automation strategiesActively seek to improve configuration and testing methodologyAnalyze business requirements and define Automation Test ScopeWork with Functional/Business Analysts and QA to create and automate test casesIdentify regression testing needs, and create and maintain an Automated Regression SuiteUpdate and Maintain automated test scenarios based on new changesProperly judge test outcomes to determine pass/fail status. Identify and track defects as test failures occur, narrowing the root cause to enable efficient investigationParticipate in QA and cross-team process improvement initiativesCollect and analyze large amounts of data acquired during automation testingHold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional Team MembersAssist with executing non-functional testing in terms of performance, reliability, stability and compatibility with other systemsDevelop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rulesResponsibilities may change; Team Members may be required to perform other tasks as assignedPhysical Requirements & Attendance:Regular attendance requiredAcceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job dutiesAdhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behaviorEqual Employment OpportunityAcademy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​SummaryLocation: Headquarters - Katy, TXType: Full time