Quality Assurance Test Engineer (Level I)

HOURS : Eight hour shift M-F within 6 : 00 am to 6 : 00 pm MST operating hours. JOB PURPOSE : A Quality Assurance (QA) Test Engineer is responsible for the manual testing of the Edupoint web-based applications to ensure product releases meet or exceed quality standards. JOB SUMMARY : The duties include ensuring changes conform to accepted standards for test case development, reviewing functional requirements / technical requirements, and conducting testing for issues, enhancements, and major releases.JOB DUTIES : Write and execute functional and regression tests and required release documentationTrack defects and coordinate defect / issue resolutionPerform risk-based estimates on assigned workEnsure changes to the application meet all applicable standards Ensure all code changes are tested across multiple client environmentsEnsure QA defined policies and procedures are followed on an ongoing basisRetain and demonstrate application knowledge in assigned product areaOther duties as assignedJOB REQUIREMENTS-KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES :

• Knowledge : Working knowledge of QA methodologies and best practices
• Skills : Test case design experienceExcellent written and verbal communication
• Abilities : Able to thrive in a fast-paced performance-oriented environmentEDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE : High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 2 years software quality testing experience or equivalent programming experience in Microsoft technologies on web applicationsMinimum 1 year in an Agile / Scrum environmentMinimum 1 year experience with a Test Case Management toolCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS : NoneBENEFITS : In addition to paying competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, including (but not limited to) : Medical Insurance w / Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave Professional Development Opportunities Onsite Flu Shots for Staff & Immediate Family Stocked Kitchen w / Healthy Snacks & Drinks TRP Carpool Program Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for Community Involvement Employer and Employee Contributed Health FSA Employee Contributed Dependent Care FSA 401K Plan w / Company Matching & Immediate Vesting Short Term Disability Insurance Health & Wellness Program Company Sponsored Fitness Challenge Pet Insurance Free Parking TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : Work may require sitting for long periods of time; also stooping, bending and stretching for files and supplies, occasionally lifting files, objects or paper weighing up to 30 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, telephone, copier and other office equipment as necessary. Hearing must be in the normal range for telephone and video conferencing contacts. Visual acuity necessary to work extended hours on computer screens. Ability to work in an environment with moderate noise and which can be fast paced and project intensive. Travel in the performance of duties may be required.