What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Quality Assurance position at Discover Echo?
Make an Impact! Discover Echo is a revolutionary company that has redesigned microscopy for the life sciences landscape. Our unique hybrid microscopes are used around the world by educators, scientists, and researchers for cutting-edge applications.
As an equal opportunity employer, we do more than accept difference. We celebrate diversity, we support employees from a wide range of backgrounds, and we benefit from the added creativity and richness that these differences bring to our offices and community. We pride ourselves on being a collaborative environment where everyone’s talents and opinions contribute to the greater good and are always recognized.
We are seeking a Software QA to join our team and help ensure the quality and reliability of our software products. In this role, you will execute structured test plans and regression tests to validate new features, verify bug fixes, and ensure successful software releases. You will identify, document, and track defects using the company’s issue-tracking system, collaborating with developers to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues. The position involves testing both new and legacy software builds, validating functionality across multiple releases, and maintaining clear documentation of all testing activities.
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, a strong communicator and able to work independently while collaborating with the software team. This is an exciting opportunity to see your work benefiting researchers all over the world.
Responsibilities
- Execute test plans and test cases provided by the software team.
- Assist developers in reproducing and troubleshooting reported issues.
- Perform testing on current and legacy products to verify software functionality and compatibility.
- Identify, document and report issues to the software team.
- Maintain and update testing documentation.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to translate customer feedback into actionable test cases and documentation.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1 years of experience in software validation, quality assurance or technical auditing preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with an aptitude for learning and understanding complex consumer electronics products.
- Experience with issue-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) preferred.
- Proficient in testing and troubleshooting on both iOS and Windows platforms.
- Proficient in using documentation and knowledge management tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Attention to detail and ability to organize complex information logically.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, scientists, and product managers.
What we offer:
The compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $28.00 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience. Discover-Echo provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other supplemental coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match of up to six percent. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic microscopy company that is advancing innovation and making a meaningful impact in life science research.
Salary : $25 - $28