Software Quality Engineer (Mid-Level)
Job Description:
As a Software Quality Engineer on the Desktop UI Team, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products for Client's industry-leading trading platform for Active Traders. This role requires strong manual testing skills, experience with Linux systems, and a focus on desktop user interfaces and server-side components. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and execute test strategies that ensure quality and security for our clients.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Design and execute detailed test plans and participate in Peer Reviews for quality validation.
- Develop manual and automated test cases to verify functionality, usability, and performance of desktop UI applications.
- Collaborate with QA Specialists and Release teams to define implementation timelines and appropriate test environments.
- Identify and highlight requirement and design gaps early in the software development lifecycle.
- Perform root cause analysis and engage development teams in defect resolution activities.
- Update test repositories, ensuring accurate mapping of test cases to business requirements in Quality Center.
- Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of test data strategies and participate in continuous improvement initiatives within QA processes.
- Ensure regression test libraries are maintained by flagging test cases for inclusion.
- Provide input on project risks and support QA Managers with reporting and timeline preparations.
- Required Skills, Experiences, Education, and Competencies:
- 3-5 years of software testing experience, with a focus on desktop UI applications and server-side components.
- Strong manual testing expertise, with automation experience considered a plus.
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems, Windows, and SQL for test execution and validation.
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as TeamCity or Jenkins and version control tools like Bitbucket.
- Experience with test repositories and defect tracking tools, and knowledge of Agile software development methodologies.
- Proficiency in relational database technologies, schema design, and SQL querying.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools such as XCTest, UI Automator, XCode, Gradle, Maven, and IntelliJ IDEA.
- Financial industry experience, particularly in trading platforms or brokerage systems, is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills with a team-oriented mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
The hourly range for roles of this nature are $45.00 to $55.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills, experience, location, and industry.
cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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