Purpose and Goal: we are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) engineer volunteer to develop and execute exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality.
QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts.)
The QA technician role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while being cost-effective. If you hold an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to software quality problems, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, you should monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.
Responsibilities
Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
Monitor debugging process results
Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions
Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts
Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
Requirements
Proven work experience in software development
Proven work experience in software quality assurance
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus
BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
Benefits
Gain an understanding of local community needs and how they are being addressed
Improving your communication skills
Great personal satisfaction, since you have the opportunity to make a real difference to our donors’ lives
Foundation Key Contact
Reports directly to the Innovation Team Project Manager and works closely with fellow volunteers to complete assignments and exchange ideas.
How to Apply: Please use the following link to apply: https://formstack.io/0F636
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be legally binding or an employment contract.
Out-of-pocket travel costs between home and volunteering places will be offered.
510 W Riverside Ave, Ste 201, SPOKANE, WA 99201, US
Mission Statement
Our vision is to help every kid develop the self-confidence they need to succeed. We're on a mission to fund children’s charities that provide disadvantaged kids with a safe place to call home, a family that loves them, a feeling of community, and opportunities to learn, build self-esteem, and have fun.
Description
Our Mission is Simple We Believe in Kids. We Believe in Our Community. We support programs that are transforming the lives of our community’s most vulnerable youth.
Measurable Impact We believe that success should be measured by the lives that have been changed. That’s a difficult thing to quantify, so we’ve put together a few statistics for you. With the support of our generous donors, we’ve supported over 725 kids, and that’s just the start!
125,000 hours of around the clock care for boys experiencing trauma 550 hours of tutoring services for foster kids who have fallen behind 450 Title One students engaged in land conservation education activities 26 previously homeless children placed in early childhood education programs
Children & Youth
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
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DATE POSTED
January 20, 2021
SKILLS
Software Engineering
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Needed
Background Check
Must be at least 18
Orientation or Training
Time to dedicate to this professional volunteer opportunity (up to 10 hours per month)
Commitment to take on occasional IT and security-related projects as needed
Commitment to attend regular meetings
Orientation and Training
Read the Morning Star Foundation by-laws, Morning Star Foundation Articles of Incorporation
Meet with the Innovation Team Committee and Chief Executive Officer
