Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer (QA) - Contract
Emergent Software, Minneapolis, MN, United States
This is an opportunity to join our team of top‑notch engineers including software developers, architects, and quality assurance engineers. This position is fully remote (indefinitely).
Emergent Software is looking for a Software QA Engineer who is smart, passionate, and efficient. A qualified candidate is experienced applying quality assurance concepts and leading quality control efforts utilizing manual testing on complex, data-driven, web-based software applications and websites. This 100% remote position is for self‑starters with good communication skills, work ethic, and the ability to participate in all aspects of the agile software development life cycle.
Highlights & Benefits of working at Emergent Software
Work closely with other talented engineers & analysts.
Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want.
Flexible work schedule, meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work best.
Work‑life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work!
Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software.
100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth!
Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful.
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
Software QA Engineer Primary Duties
Work with the agile team to plan test cases for User Stories and Features.
Interpret and refine acceptance criteria, ensuring it matches overall project requirements.
Perform manual testing against acceptance criterion throughout the life of software projects.
Document and interpret results of testing, creating bugs and documenting future remediation work.
Report and track issues accurately and effectively.
Evaluate mid‑project changes for testing impact.
Help improve QA processes making them more robust and efficient.
Work directly with clients to coordinate their User‑Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Coordinate automation activities around regression testing and scheduled testing for clients, as applicable.
Other related duties as assigned by your manager.
Software QA Engineer Qualifications
Experience on an agile development team in the role of a Quality Engineer performing manual testing.
Experience writing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
A firm grasp on how websites, web applications, APIs, databases, mobile apps, Windows apps, and the cloud function at a high level.
Ability to thrive on a small team in a fast‑paced environment while juggling a variety of projects and wearing multiple hats.
Exemplary attention to detail with the ability to work with teammates to determine pragmatic solutions to quality issues.
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills are a must.
Nice to Have Experience
Azure DevOps, Jira, and/or other agile work organization tools.
Experience test‑planning for large projects.
Previous consulting experience either independent consulting or with a firm.
Microsoft stack technologies such as C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure.
Content management systems (e.g., Sitecore, Umbraco, Contentful).
Software development experience.
Benefits Package Details
Medical Insurance: up to 84% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available).
HSA Contribution: up to $200 per month.
Dental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs.
401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salary.
Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare Costs.
Dependent Care FSA Contribution: $90 per month.
Short Term Disability: $500 per week for 12 weeks.
Long Term Disability: up to $6,000 per month.
Group term life and AD&D insurance: $50,000.
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Emergent Software is looking for a Software QA Engineer who is smart, passionate, and efficient. A qualified candidate is experienced applying quality assurance concepts and leading quality control efforts utilizing manual testing on complex, data-driven, web-based software applications and websites. This 100% remote position is for self‑starters with good communication skills, work ethic, and the ability to participate in all aspects of the agile software development life cycle.
Highlights & Benefits of working at Emergent Software
Work closely with other talented engineers & analysts.
Work from home or work remotely from anywhere you want.
Flexible work schedule, meaning you can work regular hours or whenever you work best.
Work‑life balance is essential and highly valued at Emergent Software. If you choose to work more than 40 hours, you’ll be compensated for the extra work!
Work on interesting projects solving complex business problems with custom software.
100 hours per year to focus on your professional development. We invest in your growth!
Profit sharing bonus means as we’re successful, you’re successful.
Excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, FSA, disability, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
Software QA Engineer Primary Duties
Work with the agile team to plan test cases for User Stories and Features.
Interpret and refine acceptance criteria, ensuring it matches overall project requirements.
Perform manual testing against acceptance criterion throughout the life of software projects.
Document and interpret results of testing, creating bugs and documenting future remediation work.
Report and track issues accurately and effectively.
Evaluate mid‑project changes for testing impact.
Help improve QA processes making them more robust and efficient.
Work directly with clients to coordinate their User‑Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Coordinate automation activities around regression testing and scheduled testing for clients, as applicable.
Other related duties as assigned by your manager.
Software QA Engineer Qualifications
Experience on an agile development team in the role of a Quality Engineer performing manual testing.
Experience writing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
A firm grasp on how websites, web applications, APIs, databases, mobile apps, Windows apps, and the cloud function at a high level.
Ability to thrive on a small team in a fast‑paced environment while juggling a variety of projects and wearing multiple hats.
Exemplary attention to detail with the ability to work with teammates to determine pragmatic solutions to quality issues.
Strong technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills are a must.
Nice to Have Experience
Azure DevOps, Jira, and/or other agile work organization tools.
Experience test‑planning for large projects.
Previous consulting experience either independent consulting or with a firm.
Microsoft stack technologies such as C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure.
Content management systems (e.g., Sitecore, Umbraco, Contentful).
Software development experience.
Benefits Package Details
Medical Insurance: up to 84% of your monthly medical premium (HSA options available).
HSA Contribution: up to $200 per month.
Dental & Vision Insurance: up to 50% of your monthly dental and vision premium costs.
401(k) plan: company match up to 4% of salary.
Flex Spending Account (FSA) for Dependent Care & Healthcare Costs.
Dependent Care FSA Contribution: $90 per month.
Short Term Disability: $500 per week for 12 weeks.
Long Term Disability: up to $6,000 per month.
Group term life and AD&D insurance: $50,000.
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