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Software Developer in Test II

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• About CentralSquare Technologies

  CentralSquare is a unique enterprise software company whose mission is to build safer, smarter, more connected communities. More than 8,000 public sector agencies trust CentralSquare solutions each and every day. We serve governments of all sizes, from small towns to major cities, to make delivering public services less costly and more efficient.

  Job Description

What We’re About

At CentralSquare, you’ll get the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment within a company that builds complex web-based enterprise applications for our Public Servants across North America.

Looking to grow your career? That’s great! We believe in growing and cultivating careers here. There is plenty of room for growth for motivated people.

Hard work should be rewarded. We are committed to providing competitive compensation with a great benefits package, including tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and unlimited PTO. Our flexible work environment also enables you to take advantage of an excellent work-life balance whether you are in office or working remotely.

The Role

This role collaborates with the development team in the testing strategies and plans for customer software applications. They will engage in both manual and automation testing to continually improve application efficiency and performance. This role will also help to train and support more junior team members and handle higher risk areas of the software.

Job Duties

• Basic creation, execution, and maintenance of automation test cases

• Review test cases and test scripts to ensure suitability for automation

• Work with the development teams to understand how changes in the software design/architecture affect the test automation program

• Design, write, edit, and modify simple and complex test cases

• Estimate, prioritize, and plan testing activities

• Identify test conditions, both positive and negative, from User Stories, Product Backlog Items and other requirements documents

• Create manual test cases with pre-conditions including machine state, configuration and data, and action steps which exercise the code and expected results for successful execution

• Execute manual test cases, document results, update progress, and track bugs

• Execute automation scripts, interpret automation test run results, and author simple automation test cases

• Identify defects in software under development and work with the development team to verify that defects are eliminated and tests are in place to verify and prevent

• Proactively select Product Backlog Items and commit to timely delivery

• Provide detailed reporting of results, defects, and risks identified during testing of all assigned projects

• Participate in the production of software documentation and release notes

• Support their team in the delivery of work against the agreed upon definition of completion

• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all Agile meetings, working to uphold Agile principles

• Demonstrate working software to stakeholders

• Prioritize workflow in accordance with departmental goals and initiatives

• Provide technical assistance in automation related challenges to more junior team members

• Performs all other duties as assigned

  Skills & Requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

• 2-5 years of professional QA automation or development experience

• Proficient in identifying, designing, developing, and maintaining simple and complex test cases and test suites

• Proficient in executing automation scripts, interpreting results, and authoring simple and complex test cases

• Able to design tests that do not have existing patterns

• Proficient with Selenium and Visual Studio

• Good understanding of modern test methodologies and processes

• Proficient with a relevant programming language

• Proficient SQL skills and database experience, including designing tables, databases, and queries

• Good understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle

• Good understanding of Agile Scrum values, principles, and practices

• Self-starter who can work independently in a self-managed team environment

• Ability to collaborate with team and across departments to deliver results on time and within scope

• Assist, support, and train entry level QA Developers as needed

• Understand the value of effective communication and works as part of a team to promote communication within it

• Relevant certifications a plus, but not required