What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Prometheus Group?
About Prometheus Group:
Prometheus Group is a team of self-starters centered on being resourceful, accountable, and results-focused. Career progress is based on merit and not years of service or attaining certifications. Our drive and dedication to creating great products for our global customers are at the heart of all we do! In joining Prometheus, you will become a part of the largest global provider of comprehensive enterprise asset management (EAM) software solutions that support the management life cycle for equipment maintenance and operations. This position will provide an opportunity to join a successful, rapidly-growing software company that is backed by some of the most reputable private equity firms in the world such as Advent, LGP, and Genstar. An ideal candidate will bring the skills and aptitude necessary to manage the increasing complexity of the company’s global operations driven by the company’s continued expansion. Success in this role will provide opportunities for increased levels of responsibility within the company.
Job Summary:
At Prometheus Group, we're seeking a Manual QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Manual QA Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. You’ll help shape and refine our QA processes while enjoying opportunities for rapid career growth.
A Day in the Life:
As a Manual QA Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring our software is rigorously tested, and quality remains paramount. Your responsibilities will include:
- Testing the output of our product teams within sprint timelines
- Ensuring that sprint work maintains and even elevates our software's quality standards
- Validating reported defects and meticulously assessing feature requests for ticket quality
- Leveraging JIRA to record testing outcomes and monitor the development process
- Crafting, maintaining, and executing test scripts to guarantee product functionality
- Maintain our Regression Suite for specific product domains, adhering to best practices
- Creating and updating pertinent documentation within Confluence
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Educational Background: Possesses a bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field
- Problem-Solving Aptitude: Demonstrates the ability to uncover the underlying causes of defects efficiently
- Exceptional Communication: Exhibits strong written and verbal communication skills essential for documenting test plans, reporting defects, and collaborating with developers and other team members
- Critical Thinking Skills: Displays a knack for critically evaluating software requirements, identifying potential gaps that may impact the testing process
- Meticulous Attention to Detail: Has a keen eye for detail, enabling a thorough examination of software and the precise documentation and tracking of test plans
- Effective Time Management: Proficiently meets project deadlines while successfully managing multiple test cycles simultaneously
Preferred Skills:
While not mandatory, these additional skills and experiences would make you a standout candidate:
- Familiarity with maintenance planning and scheduling
- A solid grasp of QA terminology, methodologies, and best practices
- Demonstrated familiarity with programming languages
- Functional and technical knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Maximo
- Exposure to agile methodologies
- Experience with software programs like Visual Studios, SourceTree, JMeter, or TestRail
Benefits Overview
We offer an attractive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our teammates:
- Employee base HSA plan, dental, life and short-term disability coverage 100% paid for by Prometheus Group
- HSA & FSA plan options
- Retirement Savings with Generous Company Match & Immediate Vesting
- Gym membership to O2 Fitness
- Half-Day Fridays
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company Outings, Trips & Activities