Quality Engineer (Software)

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Job Overview

The Quality Engineer (Software) at Groundswell will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, functionality, and performance of our software products. This position demands a keen eye for detail and the ability to evaluate complex systems. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with development teams to implement robust testing methodologies, identify areas for improvement, and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of software quality. By employing both manual and automated testing techniques, the Quality Engineer will help to ensure that our products meet the highest standards before reaching our users.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using appropriate tools.
• Develop automated test scripts and frameworks to enhance testing efficiency.
• Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is maintained.
• Collaborate with software developers to clarify requirements and improve product performance.
• Conduct performance and load testing to evaluate system behavior under stress.
• Report findings and present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality perspectives across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software quality assurance or engineering.
• Proficient in automated testing tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of software development life cycles and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Technologies & Tools

The Quality Engineer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools essential for quality assurance. This includes automated testing frameworks such as Selenium and Appium, defect tracking tools like JIRA, performance testing software including LoadRunner and JMeter, as well as version control systems like Git. Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tools such as Jenkins will also be advantageous.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates are those who possess a strong foundation in software engineering principles and an unwavering commitment to quality. They are detail-oriented yet able to think critically about how features will function in a real-world context. Successful candidates value teamwork and communication, often liaising across departments to support quality initiatives. They are adaptive, continuously seeking improvements in their work processes and eager to stay current with industry trends and technologies.