QA Engineer II (Chicago)

QA Engineer II

At Strata we are fueling the missions of lifeblood industries of our society : Healthcare, Financial Institutions, and Higher Education. As a QA engineer on the Financial Institutions team, you will work on financial performance management software that allows financial institutions to plan and forecast for greater efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. You will become an expert in Strata's software and acquire a deep understanding of the technology driving the systems. In addition, you will collaborate with our development and consulting teams to ensure that the product is aligned with client needs and meets Strata's high quality of standards. To be successful in this role you must be passionate about QA, technical and like working in an Agile environment.

Create and update test cases and test scenarios due to changes in product functionality

Identify, document, and track defects found during testing

Perform thorough regression testing when defects are fixed

Design, develop and maintain automated tests where applicable

Stay up to date on the latest processes and IT advancements to automate and modernize our systems

Work in a scrum team following an agile software development process.

Work effectively with cross-functional, distributed teams

Evaluate product development and quality assurance processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that will have the greatest impact

Develop comprehensive end-to-end test cases at the application level

Work closely with product management to provide UI / UX feedback and share ideas for future product features and enhancements

1-2 years of professional experience in software quality assurance.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Strong experience with QA methodology

Experience with one of the leading test automation tools and frameworks

Experience with at least one object-oriented programming language

Professional background in SQL and relational database concepts.

Knowledge and experience working with Agile development methodology

Understand entire software development life cycle from requirements gathering to delivery

Strong self-motivation, and the ability to work effectively with limited guidance when necessary

A drive to learn quickly and constantly adapt to new challenges

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interest in Healthcare / Financial Institutions industry and financial performance management, with a passion for making a difference in industry and society.

Estimated Salary Range : $70,000 - $90,000 Actual salary will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, skill set and level of experience. This salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Strata also provides discretionary variable pay programs based on role. In addition, Strata provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits, health and welfare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, life and accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits.

The preferred location for this role is in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO. We value our people spending time together and have campuses hosting in-person events located in both cities. We are truly a hybrid environment with all team members experiencing the flexibility to work from home.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only when they check every box on a job posting. If you're currently reading this and hesitating to click Apply for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience. Should you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please reach out to careers@stratadecision.com.

Our culture is driven by our people solving problems together. We embrace learning, collaboration, and continuous career growth. Together, we lift our customers, our products, our company, and our community.

We believe that each of our team member's unique perspectives and experiences is what drives innovation and positive change. Our individual differences are what make us a more forward-thinking organization. We foster a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging, regardless of race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Our Core Values : While we celebrate what makes each member of our team unique, our core values are what connect us. They set clear expectations for how we approach our work and how each of us can positively influence the experience of our team and our customers.

We connect with positive intent.

We are helpful.

We own it.

We get better every day.

We are humble.