Full-Time QA Engineer
CurbWaste is hiring a remote Full-Time QA Engineer. The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Canada based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.
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About the Role
We are currently seeking a talented and experienced QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects, contribute significantly to the success of our team, and enhance your professional growth through continuous learning and hands-on experience.
About Us
We are an early stage vertical SaaS business dedicated to bringing the most innovative technology to the historically underserved Waste Management Industry. We care deeply about the hard working, dedicated, and humble people of the Waste Management industry and will stop at nothing to ensure that they get the most value technology can offer. We lean on each other to deliver the best value to our customer and we constantly challenge each other to be the best version of ourselves every day. We settle at nothing short of being the best at what we do.
What You Will Do
- Ensure the quality and reliability of software releases through thorough testing.
- Assist in executing test plans, including regression, feature, and end-to-end testing, and create detailed test plans and test cases.
- Support manual and automated testing efforts by identifying, documenting, and reporting bugs.
- Collaborate with QA engineers and developers to ensure high-quality software releases.
- Contribute to the development of automated test scripts under the guidance of senior team members.
- Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases, test plans, and test scripts.
- Review logs in LogRocket or similar tools to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Participate in system monitoring, troubleshooting basic issues, and escalating more complex problems as needed.
- Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in QA methodologies and tools.
Requirements
What You Will Need
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in software quality assurance, including manual and automated testing.
- Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), and QA processes.
- Familiarity with GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD workflows.
- Hands-on experience with Postman for API testing and validation.
- Exposure to feature flagging and release management tools, such as LaunchDarkly.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze issues, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript) or a strong willingness to learn.
- Experience with automation frameworks or tools (e.g., WebdriverIO, Selenium).
- Knowledge of database technologies (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL).
- Experience with monitoring tools like LogRocket for diagnosing and resolving issues.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Familiarity with bug-tracking tools (e.g., Jira) and understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Ability to quickly grasp new concepts, tools, and technologies.
- Willingness to work extended hours when required to meet deadlines and project demands
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in [any specific industry or technology relevant to CurbWaste].
- Experience in release management.
- Knowledge of performance testing tools and methodologies (e.g., JMeter, Gatling).
- Familiarity with other API testing tools (e.g., Newman, RESTful services) and API automation frameworks (e.g., Rest Assured).
- Understanding of test-driven development (TDD) or behavior-driven development (BDD) methodologies.