Qa Engineer (Contract, Manual Testing)

About

This role is remote from anywhere in Canada

NEOGOV is a proud SaaS leader in the Public Sector for HR, Recruiting, employee development, and management. Through the NEOGOV HR Suite, our passion is to bring efficient and more innovative solutions to public sector organizations. We are in business to serve the people who serve the people.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled QA Engineer with a minimum of 7 years of manual testing experience, proficiency in JIRA, and a strong background in testing complex web applications. This contract role requires a dedicated professional who is willing to work extended hours when necessary and is committed to reporting high-quality bugs. As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the excellence and reliability of our web-based software products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manual Testing: Conduct thorough manual testing of complex web applications to uncover defects, anomalies, and usability issues, adhering to rigorous testing standards.

2. Test Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on project requirements, user stories, and functional specifications, ensuring comprehensive test coverage.

3. Test Execution: Meticulously execute test cases, document test results, and report identified defects with precision, following established testing methodologies.

4. Regression Testing: Perform exhaustive regression testing to ensure that software updates and enhancements do not introduce new issues or compromise existing functionality.

5. Exploratory Testing: Apply your extensive experience to perform exploratory testing, seeking out hidden issues and usability challenges that may not be covered by predefined test cases.

6. Extended Hours Testing: Be prepared to work extended hours during critical project phases or when addressing time-sensitive issues that impact software quality.

7. Bug Reporting: Report identified defects with exceptional detail, including steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and severity, using JIRA or other designated bug tracking systems.

8. Collaboration: Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication of testing progress and issues.

9. Quality Assurance Standards: Help establish and enforce quality assurance best practices and standards within the organization.

10. Test Environment Setup: Configure and maintain test environments that closely replicate production conditions for testing purposes.

11. Test Reporting: Generate comprehensive test summary reports, including test coverage, defect status, and recommendations for improvement, and share them with relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in manual software testing, with a strong focus on web applications.

- Proficiency in using JIRA for test case management and bug tracking.

- In-depth knowledge of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in testing and bug reporting.

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, especially during extended hours testing.

- Familiarity with agile methodologies and software development life cycles (SDLC) is advantageous.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

This is a contract position with the potential for extension based on project requirements. The successful QA Engineer will play a critical role in upholding our product's quality standards and ensuring user satisfaction.

NEOGOV does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.