Quality Assurance Engineer I

Do you have a passion for developing plans to ensure systems run smoothly?  Are you energized by collaborating with team members to create high quality products to support the business?  Do you find it exciting to create and brainstorm on implementing successful projects?  Then the Quality Assurance Engineer I position may be the job for you! 

Gas South is looking to hire an individual who would like to be a key member of the development team.  The Quality Assurance Engineer develops quality plans that ensure the requirements of the system are completely tested, that the overall quality of the system can be assured and that best practices are followed.

Are you a fit?

A successful candidate for this is motivated, coachable and has some technical aptitude.  You have the ability work well with other members of the team to design and implement test cases, plans and scripts that result in high quality, fully functional, well documented products. You meet all quality standards for your project. You actively strive to provide accurate scoring and/or work effort estimations, risk assessments and participate in scheduled development.

Other stuff we like:

• Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field.
• Prefer 1-2 years of QA Analyst experience, preferably on Web Applications.
• Experience with automation tools is a huge plus.
• Experience with working in Agile / Fast Paced Development Environment is a huge plus.
• Possesses a track record of excellent performance, proactivity and exceptional work practices.
• Experienced with front end testing tools such as JMeter, Selenium, Katalon is a big plus.
• Experienced with Microsoft VSTS / other Agile Development Tools is a big plus.

More details on what you would be responsible for:

• Develop, update and maintain test plans, cases, scripts, and automation (where applicable) for all layers of application testing.
• Execute various levels and types of testing such as smoke, functional, compatibility, integration, performance, and regression tests (manual and automated).
• Identify, research and document defect; leading root cause analysis investigations and possible resolution efforts.
• Contribute to process improvements efforts related to all aspects of Software Quality Assurance in an effort to reduce defects and quality issues.
• Install and control various test configurations and environments (physical and virtual).
• Identify research and document bugs; suggesting possible resolutions and root causes.
• Create accurate, thorough and comprehensive defect reports.
• Other duties as assigned to support the general purpose of the position's function.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Self-Management: Personal Credibility, Stress Management, Flexibility, Self Confidence, Initiative, and Thoroughness
• People Competencies: Effective Communication, Builds Collaborative Relationships, Self-Awareness, and Interpersonal Awareness
• Business Competencies: Technical Skills, Customer Focus, and Critical Thinking