What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer position at Advanced Solutions International, Inc.?
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Austin, TX (Hybrid/Remote)
About us
Advanced Solutions International is a global software company focused on helping not-for-profits and membership organizations grow revenue, reduce expenses, improve performance, engage and serve members and donors through innovative software solutions. Our portfolio of products includes the iMIS Engagement Management System, TopClass Learning Management System, OpenWater Application and Review, and Clowder Mobile. Together, we help our clients achieve great things.
About our position
The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our enterprise software solutions. This position serves as a dedicated QA specialist on a cross-functional SAFe scrum team, while also contributing to departmental strategic quality initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
- Serve as the primary QA expert on a cross-functional SAFe scrum team, ensuring quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Proactively identify quality risks and work with stakeholders to mitigate them early in the development cycle.
- Work closely with product owners, developers, UX designers, and DevOps engineers to clarify requirements, define acceptance criteria, and ensure testability.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies based on business requirements, technical specifications, and user stories.
- Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts to improve test coverage, efficiency, and reliability across web, API, and backend services.
- Perform exploratory, regression, and functional testing where automation is not feasible, ensuring thorough validation of new features and bug fixes.
- Identify, document, and track software defects, collaborating closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and share best practices, tools, and techniques to elevate the overall quality culture within the team.
- Contribute to department-wide quality initiatives, including process improvements, tool evaluations, and the development of QA standards and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What we want you to have
- BS/BA in relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of experience in software quality assurance, preferably enterprise-level applications.
- Practical experience in an Agile/Scrum environment, with SAFe experience a plus.
- Proficiency using automated UI test tools such as Selenium or Playwright.
- Experience with tools like Postman, REST Assured, or similar for validating backend services.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build processes.
- Skilled in manual testing techniques to uncover edge cases and ensure product stability.
- Experience with Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, and Git.
- Experience with accessibility, performance, security, and compliance testing.
- Strong SQL and relational database knowledge (preferably Azure SQL).
- Experience contributing to quality initiatives, QA standards, and tool evaluations.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Articulate and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated and adaptable with a collaborative mindset.
- Must be able to work independently and as a team player.
- Must be able to stay focused and maintain quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
- ISTQB or other relevant QA certifications preferred.
What we offer
At ASI, we've forged an employee-first culture, fostering a dynamic and cohesive environment where collaboration thrives, and continuous improvement is our focus. Over the past 30 years, we’ve established a solid foundation for long-term success by empowering our team to challenge the status quo and driving positive change by encouraging new ideas, fresh perspectives, and positive attitudes. We recognize that every employee can make a meaningful impact, and we're committed to investing in our people and providing opportunities for professional development and career advancement. In addition to a competitive base salary and bonuses for eligible positions, we offer the following employee benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Healthcare Savings Account
- Wellness Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan with Discretionary Match
- Opportunities for Professional Growth
- and Development
- Volunteer Time Off
- Study Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid Remote Work
Join our team and positively impact thousands of ASI customers around the world!
www.advsol.com/careers
ASI provides equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. Applicants requiring accommodation in the application and/or interview process should notify the ASI Human Resources Department at hrdept@advsol.com.
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