QA Analyst and Developer
Cottage Grove, WI Marketing
Job Type
Full-time
Description


Position Overview

Under the direction of the QA and Accessibility Lead, our QA Analyst and Developer is responsible for quality assurance of our global marketing sites and tools by participating in QA testing and developing test automation ensuring websites, mobile applications, and supporting software meet quality, performance, and accessibility standards. Additional responsibilities include task identification and creation; working directly with developers, stakeholders and leaders; and identifying gaps in testing processes. Growth opportunities are available with additional development work. A solid understanding of a wide range of tools and web applications is essential. A successful candidate will be proficient in Cypress or similar tools, responsive testing, accessibility and performance testing, project management tools, and agile methodology.


Our brand web development team has a flexible schedule that includes adaptable start/end times, as well as the option to work remotely for some or most of the time. Our team values individual goals and growth, team collaboration, and the development of high-end products for our customers. In our agile environment, developers have an immediate impact on our sites and projects. 


Responsibilities:

Manual QA testing: Actively test web applications, mobile applications, and supporting software and tools.

Contribute to automation planning: Work within the testing team to determine what to automate and how to integrate it into the testing process

Creation of automated tests: Develop automated tests using Cypress and other code testing methodologies for Angular (and other) applications.

Standardize processes: Work with the QA Lead to develop and implement standardized QA processes, test strategies, accessibility testing, and test plans. 

Collaborate cross-functionality: Work closely with stakeholders, developers, and design teams to ensure quality and accessibility standards are met

Document and report defects: Ensure defects are appropriately documented, tracked, and reported to developers

Promote continuous improvement

Participate in root cause analysis

Contribute to application development as opportunities arise

Requirements

Education:

• Minimum of four-year degree in computer science, engineering, statistics, business, or related field; OR equivalent experience. 


Experience:

• 2+ Years of Quality Assurance Testing

• 2+ Years of Web Application Testing

• Experience preferred with Accessibility standards

• Experience preferred with end-to-end testing and/or unit testing

• Experience preferred with cross-functional team project planning


Skills:

• Clear communicator (written and verbal) – to ensure understanding of requirements

• Ability to learn new technologies and help other team members implement and understand the technologies

• Problem-solving skills

• Works well within a team environment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of co-workers, customers, and vendors

• Ability to collaborate with business teams

• Ability to incrementally test applications as part of an Agile web development team



Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation package along with outstanding benefits and growth opportunities, including:

• Health & Dental Insurance

• Company-paid Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with company contributions

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Exclusive Product Discounts

• Wellness Programs and more




EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability


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