Software QA Specialist (2027 Grad)

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Software QA Specialist who will graduate in Spring or Summer of 2027 to join our team in Louisville, KY. Job Overview The Quality Assurance team is the primary proponent for all quality assurance programs affecting software. The QA Specialist is integral in supporting the QA group to perform quality testing for existing, modified, and custom software to be implemented for clients, as well as leading other process improvement initiatives. This person manages the development of complete test plans as well as conducts quality, stress, regression and load tests for software programs developed in the US and India. The QA Specialist will perform complete validation ensuring that all software modules meet functional specifications, software design documents, and end user requirements. Job Functions Database Analysis. Performs backend database validation in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle, including validating queries, updates, stored procedures, maintenance plans, data migration, and triggers. Requirements Analysis. Analyzes project requirements from specifications, maps test cases to requirements and designs test coverage plan. Test Case Management. Develops, documents, and maintains functional test cases and other test artifacts like test data, data validation, and automated scripts to validate all project requirements are fulfilled. Test Plan Management. Holds and facilitates test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members. Creates and executes User Acceptance Test plans with project team. Software Testing. Executes and evaluates manual and automated test cases and records test results. Issue Management. Identifies any potential quality issues per defined process and escalates high priority quality issues immediately to project team and management. Defect Management. Isolates, replicates, documents, and reports root cause defects and verifies defect fixes. Environment Management. Creates and maintains virtual machines for the customers whose programs are being tested. The analyst is responsible for maintaining synchronized environments and documenting changes. Software Installation. Installs software promotes on test environments, performs needed configurations, and ensures that the program performs correctly. When called upon, may also help project managers to do the same thing in production environments. Software Configuration. Understands the available configurations and is able to set and test appropriately for the project and test case being performed. Travel Requirements Up to 15% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics) Must maintain a valid driver's license and passport Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Computer Information Systems, or related degree. Experience using Microsoft SQL Previous software quality assurance or software oriented internship or co-op experience Strong analytical skills Excellent problem solving capability (business and technical) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Enjoys working in the software development and automation technology field (very computer literate) Strong quality control, quality assurance and computer skills including: TFS, manual and automated testing tools, and various Databases (SQL Server and Oracle). Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls. About Toyota Automated Logistics Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services. In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match Vacation / Holiday Pay Paid Volunteer time off Tuition Reimbursement Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions Company Meetings & Events Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please. #J-18808-Ljbffr Toyota Automated Logistics