ABOUT KALLES GROUP:
Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it.
We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
We are seeking a detail-oriented
Quality Analyst
to support the quality and integrity of team-specific applications. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality outcomes by performing software and web testing, validating completed development tasks, and working closely with your team to maintain high standards. You will develop, refine, and execute testing strategies and plans while documenting results to assist in debugging and modifying software. This role offers the chance to be part of a fast-paced, highly visible team, contributing to impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Plan Verification: Ensure the accuracy and completeness of functional, integration, system, end-to-end, and acceptance test plans for the project.
- Design and Documentation: Create and approve test cases, scripts, and conditions while managing all QA-related documentation to ensure comprehensive testing coverage.
- Quality Assurance Practices: Develop, maintain, and enforce standardized quality assurance practices and controls aligned with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Project Estimations: Provide accurate testing estimates based on detailed analysis of project dependencies, as requested by the project management team.
- Test Dependencies Management: Identify and manage all dependencies, including QA environments, tools, training needs, and deployment plans.
- Requirement Analysis: Participate in requirement gathering sessions to review and assess requirements for clarity, testability, and completeness, ensuring that no ambiguity or contradictions are present.
- Defect Management: Lead and document the defect management process, ensuring timely assignment, tracking, and communication of defects throughout their lifecycle.
- Test Case Traceability: Ensure that test cases are properly linked to their originating requirements or user stories, validating that tests thoroughly address the acceptance criteria.
- Risk Management: Conduct QA risk assessments during the testing phase, distinguishing between risks, defects, and issues, and manage them accordingly.
- Mentorship and Support: Assist team members in understanding application concepts and improving their skills with the QA tool suite.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate potential issues before they escalate, evaluate possible solutions, and implement the best course of action to resolve problems effectively.
- Test Execution: Develop and execute detailed test strategies, plans, and scripts to validate software quality.
- Documentation Maintenance: Create and maintain high-quality documentation for products and testing procedures to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Automated Testing Suite: Manage and enhance the automated testing framework to ensure its effectiveness for a given product.
- Quality Planning Assistance: Collaborate with various teams to plan and implement quality management strategies tailored to their specific responsibilities.
- Process Improvement: Contribute to the development and improvement of organizational standards, practices, and processes to enhance overall quality assurance outcomes.
ABOUT YOU:
- Your values:
- Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
- Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
- Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.
YOUR EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of design and development experience in C# or Java.
- 2+ years of development experience with any scripting language.
- 2+ years of experience in backend testing, including writing SQL queries and testing stored procedures.
- 2+ years of experience using automation tools (Ranorex, Jenkins, SauceLabs, Splunk, Selenium, etc).
- Experience using Agile testing methodologies and best practices.
WE WOULD BE THRILLED IF YOU HAVE:
- Experience with testing and automation for iSeries/mainframe applications.
- Ability to apply established standards and tools to achieve well-engineered results.
- Experience collaborating with others in work reviews as appropriate.
- Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps principles.
- Experience as a consultant.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for additional incentives. The annual salary range for this role is $90,000-$130,000.
- Work/life balance – we know there’s more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.
LOCATION:
This role requires on-site presence at our client's location in Issaquah, WA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to talent@kallesgroup.com.Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.
