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QA Lead

FlexJobs
  • Posted : 3 years ago

Headquarters: Boulder, CO
URL: https://www.flexjobs.com/

Remote - US only CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, MN, NC, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA

Responsibilities of the Job: The Opportunity


The QA Lead will be responsible for leading the daily activities of the QA team. You will guide the team to create test scripts,  executing functional, regression, and stress testing; managing issues in Jira; and managing release cycle requests in QA. 


The ideal candidate will have significant experience with manual and automated testing of websites and mobile apps ideally in the job search industry. Their experience will demonstrate that they have a solid understanding of and follow Quality Assurance best practices. They will have solid technical skills to develop, modify, and execute manual and automated software tests and use testing tools and methodologies to achieve the test objectives. They will understand the benefits of test automation and will have been part of a team that has successfully used it in the past.


Your Experience and Skills

  • A minimum of 3-5 years as a QA Lead
  • At least 6-8 years of experience in functional and backend testing of websites and backend applications, including ticket management systems
  • 3-5 years of automated testing experience with Ghost Inspector or a similar automated testing tool
  • Strong knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle and Software Quality Assurance methodology as well as experience testing on an Agile team
  • Proficient with Mobile Testing using Xcode and Android emulators
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • Solid test resource planning and test scheduling skills, including building effective software test plans and test cases
  • Ability to thrive in your role and produce consistent results with minimum supervision
  • Strong communication skills that demonstrate an ability to collaborate with not only other QA team members but with developers, project managers, and various levels of management
  • Good working knowledge with Confluence and Jira
  • Solid understanding of the CI process and tools
  • High level of comfort with GitHub

Traits Required of All Team Members Include

  • A sense of pride in your work
  • A streak of perfectionism when it comes to details
  • Embrace integrity and good business ethics at all times
  • Being proactive when it comes to asking questions, brainstorming, and working with colleagues
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • An appreciation and enthusiasm for the ability to work remotely

Other Requirements

  • Interest in a long-term position with a company that you’re proud to be a part of 
  • A fully functioning home office, including high-speed internet access, a fast computer, and phone access
  • A work environment that is quiet and one in which you can really focus without distractions

Benefits and Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • SIMPLE IRA with company match
  • Flexible schedules and a generous time off policy
  • Ability to work remotely
  • Pay It Forward initiative (get paid to volunteer!)
  • We offer many other supplemental benefits (critical illness, legal, etc) and stipends (office, wellness, professional development)
  • Sustainable Office Perks

To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/flexjobs-qa-lead