The Software Quality Assurance Engineer I develops and executes tests, ensuring features function correctly for various applications, while learning and collaborating with the team.
Job Description
The Quality Assurance Engineer I works under the guidance of a Quality Assurance Group Manager to develop and execute tests against all aspects of Ignition. They are responsible for developing, maintaining and executing automated and manual tests, and for reporting on the progress and status of test activities. This includes validating and verifying new and improved features with a variety of testing tools and approaches, including both automated and manual execution within multiple applications (desktop, front-end (Web), back-end (API), and mobile). Additionally, the Quality Assurance Engineer I will be directly involved in building and testing production versions of the system. This is a full-time position with hybrid and on-site opportunities available.
For those coming into the position with no Quality Assurance experience but with a CS/CE background, this role provides a different opportunity to leverage one’s technical aptitude. The role primarily involves a comprehensive and end-user focused approach to interacting with the software via testing, while still utilizing certain programming skills for automation test development and issue debugging.
Responsibilities:
- Validating low complexity issues (both bugs and features), adding test coverage where appropriate
- Contributing to automated test cases at an introductory level (i.e., small fixes and enhancements to existing tests)
- Participating in testing contributions within the development lifecycle including: validating bug fixes, conduct regression testing, and automation test case development
- Consistently meeting target threshold for regression test suite execution; add manual test cases where appropriate with guidance from Senior Quality Assurance
- Developing and executing test plans that cover all functional requirements, receiving consultation as needed for other applicable areas
- Demonstrating sufficient proficiency in multiple Ignition product areas within the team's scope and adequately test those areas
- Demonstrating autonomy by maintaining progress on assigned tasks and leveraging resources effectively
- Collaborating with the team and department, working with development to better understand features and provide feedback about functionality, as well as effectively using senior resources to improve personal technical skills
- Working to maintain a proficient understanding of the company, our customer base, our software (Ignition) and its purpose
- Documenting and tracking defects using issue tracking tools, ensuring timely resolution
- Staying up to date with industry trends and best practices in software testing
- Demonstrating a strong inquisitive nature and attention to detail, especially in identifying or debugging defects
Requirements:
- Education and Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
- 1 year of industry experience preferred not required
- Skills:
- Proficiency with at least one well-known programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript)
- Good understanding of the SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) and each of the phases
- Experience interacting with and querying SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, similar)
- Preferred, but not required:
- Familiarity with Scrum/Agile frameworks and key concepts (core values of Agile, sprints, planning/retrospective meetings)
- Familiarity with Windows, Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS platforms
- Familiarity with source control management systems, such as Git, and common usage (clone and checkout of repositories and specific branches, commits and merge conflicts)
- Familiarity with using virtualization software (VMWare, Docker Desktop), tasks like creating images, debugging running containers, and use of persistent data (volumes)
- Experience with modern IDEs (Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm)
About Us
Who are we?
Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
Why Choose Inductive Automation?
Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That's why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
The Inductive Automation team understands the importance of personal growth and social connection. So things like time for professional development, or company and team activities are baked right into the schedule to keep us all engaged, connected, and prospering.
Benefits and Perks
100% Employee Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
Adjacent Nature Reserve: On-site employees enjoy breathtaking views and adventures that energize and inspire.
Top Skills
Docker
Eclipse
Git
Intellij Idea
Java
JavaScript
Ms Sql Server
MySQL
Pycharm
Python
SQL
VMware
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