Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Summary : The QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our software products through the design and implementation of robust testing strategies.

QA Engineers leverage their expertise in quality assurance methodologies and automation testing to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Technical Leadership : Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
• Defect Management : Identify, record, and track defects; collaborate closely with development teams to facilitate timely resolution.
• Automation : Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to optimize testing processes.
• Testing : Conduct performance, regression, and integration testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Collaboration : Collaborate with the IT Test Automation Manager, Product Owners / Managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
• Mentorship : Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices in testing and quality assurance.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation testing.
• Proficient in testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills :

• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) and DevOps practices.
• API level test automation expertise.
• Experience with web service technology like XML, JSON, REST.

Location : Remote US

Remote US

Address :

126 Remote, Denver CO, 80202

Additional Locations (if applicable) :

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Additional Information :

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION :

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate's unique set of skills and level of experience.

The starting range for this position is $86,200.00 - $114,915.90, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience.

Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved.

While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual.

BENEFITS :

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include :

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage* Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

12 / 11 / 2024

EEO Commitment :

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not.

Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position.

It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basaran en el merito, la competencia, el desempeno y las necesidades comerciales.

Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religion, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientacion sexual, identidad o expresion de genero, discapacidad fisica o mental, embarazo, informacion genetica, condicion de veterano, edad, politica.

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