Senior QA Engineer (OTE $50,000/year USD), Sparkrock

The Senior QA Engineer at Sparkrock holds a variety of responsibilities aimed at ensuring the quality and reliability of our software solutions. Key duties include analyzing business requirements, designing and documenting test cases, planning testing cycles, executing tests both manually and through automation, maintaining automated test scripts, and managing defects throughout their lifecycle. This role also involves compiling test results and providing insights that contribute towards enhancing our products targeted at non-profits and educational institutions.

To qualify for the Senior QA Engineer position at Sparkrock, candidates should possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in QA automation, with practical exposure to ERP and enterprise SaaS solutions. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required. Additionally, candidates with ISTQB, CSTE, or similar certifications will have an advantage. Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central and AL-based testing practices is also highly desirable.

Working as a Senior QA Engineer at Sparkrock offers the flexibility of a fully remote setup, allowing you to live your best life wherever you are! We value asynchronous work hours, which means we focus on the quality of results rather than the strict hours you keep. This arrangement enables our team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being part of a collaborative and innovative culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

At Sparkrock, we are committed to the growth of our employees, including Senior QA Engineers. We focus on robust career paths tailored to individual aspirations and provide ample opportunities for ongoing training and development. Our culture focuses on introducing team members to thought leaders in the field, enhancing their knowledge through webinars, and encouraging them to participate in various learning activities like cooking classes and book clubs.

Senior QA Engineers at Sparkrock enjoy a wide array of benefits that enhance both their personal and professional lives. With a completely remote work setup, flexible hours, and a dedicated stipend to create the ideal home office, our employees are equipped to thrive. Additionally, Sparkrock offers a vibrant culture that includes coffee chats, happy hours, and vibrant discussions, all aimed at fostering community and engagement beyond just work.

When answering, provide specific examples of QA automation projects you’ve undertaken, including tools, frameworks, and languages used. Emphasize the impact of your automation efforts on the product's efficiency and quality, demonstrating how you solved specific problems through automation.

Discuss your approach to analyzing business requirements, involving key stakeholders to clarify needs and expectations. Share how you design test cases and establish criteria focused on meeting business goals, allowing you to deliver relevant and valuable feedback.

Explain your methodology for writing test cases, focusing on clarity and coverage. Discuss any tools you use for documentation and how you ensure that test cases are easily understandable and maintainable for future use.

Briefly outline a proposed action plan, which could include communicating with the development team immediately, assessing the impact and severity of the defect, and proposing re-prioritization of tasks to address the issue efficiently while keeping stakeholders informed.

Share how you track defects using Agile tools, prioritize them for resolution during sprints, and work closely with developers to ensure timely fixes. Highlight collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance communication and efficiency.

List the automation tools you’ve used, such as Selenium, JUnit, or any others relevant to the position. Give examples of projects where you implemented these tools, including outcomes that improved testing efficiency and the overall quality of the software.

Discuss your proactive approach to learning, including relevant courses, webinars, blogs, or communities you engage with. Mention specific trends in QA, such as AI in testing, and how you plan to leverage them to enhance your impact at Sparkrock.

Provide a specific instance where you identified a bottleneck or inefficiency in a testing process, your assessment of the situation, the changes you implemented, and the measurable results following those changes in terms of quality or efficiency.

Explain how effective communication facilitates teamwork and quality outcomes. Share instances where communication aided in clarifying requirements, resolving misunderstandings, or enhancing collaboration with other departments.

Emphasize your alignment with Sparkrock’s mission to support nonprofits and educational institutions. Discuss what draws you to the company culture and how the role aligns with your professional aspirations and previous experience.