[Remote] Sr. Software QA Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Covenant Consulting is a healthcare technology company that builds cloud-based software solutions for the self-funded healthcare benefits market. They are seeking a talented Sr. Software QA Engineer to ensure that their product meets quality standards before its release, involving thorough testing, documentation, and collaboration with development teams. Responsibilities • Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures • Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers • Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content • Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability • Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems • Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards • Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates • Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments • Test system modifications to prepare for implementation • Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes • Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks • Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality • Update automated test scripts to ensure currency • Create or maintain databases of known test defects • Install, maintain, or use software testing programs • Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance • Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations • Identify program deviance from standards and suggest modifications to ensure compliance • Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness • Design or develop automated testing tools • Investigate customer problems referred by technical support • Conduct historical analyses of test results • Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source • Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking • Coordinate user or third party testing • Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions • Work closely with product development and testing teams to ensure timely delivery of the project • Verify that the final product meets the requirements • Analyze product features and suggest changes to enhance them to make them more efficient and user friendly • Keep track of quality metrics • Conducts periodic team meetings to ensure alignment with QA process and address issues with QA tools • Gathers comments and feedback to optimize systems and processes Skills • Minimum 3 years of QA experience • Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in computer science • Deep Linux/Unix administration skills/experience • Understanding of functional testing, smoke testing, performance, load testing, security testing, API testing and end-to-end testing • Experience with JavaScript web technologies (e.g. Angular and React), software development and testing using programming languages • Experience in working with various quality assurance testing tools • Code automated tests using specialized software platforms • Use agile workflows using project management tools • Understand quality assurance management tools • Analytical and problem-solving skills required to identify bugs and issues, suggest changes and then monitor the debugging process • Great time management and the ability to work against a strict timeline • Attention to detail in developing use cases, coding test scripts and identifying and documenting bugs • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills…especially as a team member • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously • Advanced degree in computer science, software development, or related fields • Certification in Agile programming or Scrum Master speaking to the right candidate's knowledge of software development processes, methodologies, and project management • Understanding of the best security practices and automating security testing and updating in the CI/CD pipelines • Certification in standard quality management system preferred • Experience in international quality standards such as ISO 9001 • Participate with business and engineering team members in the development of new software projects in a startup minded environment Benefits • Competitive Salary • Health/Vision/Dental • 401K • PTO • Remote WFH • Casual Dress Code Company Overview • Covenant Consulting is a leadership development, culture transformation company. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://covenant-consulting.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job