QA Analyst I

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THE OPPORTUNITY  

The aim of our Quality Assurance team is to uphold the highest standards of excellence for the Incentive product. This involves a systematic process of reviewing, meticulous testing, and evaluating various aspects of the product to guarantee consistency, reliability, and excellence. We work proactively to provide valuable insights and feedback; we work collaboratively to resolve potential issues before they reach our end-users, minimizing risk and enhancing the overall efficiency of operations; and we facilitate the delivery of a best-in-class user experience. Ultimately, we are dedicated to surpassing customer requirements and expectations by consistently delivering a superior quality product that contributes to our customers' success 

THE TEAM 

Our QA Team is looking for a talented QA Analyst who will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team of cloud engineers, developers, designers, and business professionals. As part of an agile team, you will be responsible for helping us test and deliver great customer experiences for the Incentives product. Your excellent communication skills and willingness to learn new things as part of an awesome team will help you be successful in this role. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

• Testing new features, logging defects, validating defect fixes 
• Performing all aspects of verification, including functional testing and regression testing 
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to gain understanding and influence business requirements to ensure excellent quality
• Being the voice of quality, raising issues when needed, and highlighting risks
• Delivering timely estimates of testing tasks and scope work
• Ensuring a great customer experience

WHAT YOU BRING 

Technical Skills  

• 3 months to 1 year of Software Testing experience or related experience
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle
• Understanding of relational databases (SQL) and web service technologies (REST)
• Experience working in an Agile environment is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Mathematics, Computer Science, engineering, or similar) 

Collaboration and Communication:  

• CEFR B2 level English proficiency or higher is required
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

FIRST 30 DAYS: GETTING STARTED 

• Be trained in exploratory and regression testing, validating defect fixes and logging defects
• Understand the core functionality of the Incentives product
• Work closely with senior members of the QA team to complete weekly testing tasks
• Participate in daily stand-ups and give progress updates on tasks 

FIRST 60 DAYS: BUILDING MOMENTUM 

• Gain increased knowledge of the system under test
• Gather requirements, create test plans and test cases for new functionality and execute the plan
• Deliver timely estimates of testing tasks and scope work
• Experience a full software development release cycle from development to testing to release 

FIRST 90 DAYS: HITTING YOUR STRIDE 

• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to gain understanding and influence business requirements to ensure excellent quality
• Increased ownership of testing projects
• Ensure a great customer experience by being the voice of quality, raising issues when needed and highlighting risks 

Note  

• Candidates selected for this position will be hired by Varicent’s designated professional employer organization. Your employment may be transferred to a local Varicent entity in the future. In such event, Varicent may recognize your seniority and provide you with comparable role, responsibilities and benefits.  We are excited to welcome you and support you throughout this journey!
• This role requires employees to work within Eastern Standard Time (EST) business hours. While we are open to candidates from outside the EST time zone, please be prepared to adjust your working hours to align with this time zone. Flexibility will be essential to ensure seamless collaboration with the team and stakeholders. 
• This position is fully remote. We embrace a results-driven work culture, focusing on performance and collaboration over location. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to build a work-life balance that suits you, while staying connected with a diverse, global team through virtual tools and regular online communication. Whether you're working from home or a co-working space we’re committed to supporting you with the resources and autonomy needed to succeed in a remote environment.

Benefits  

• Market Leading Compensation Package 
• Wellness Programs to Support Health and Wellbeing 
• Working with the latest tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment 
• Remote Work Flexibility 
• Comprehensive Employee Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance  
• Annual Time Off: Time off is provided in accordance with applicable legislative requirements 
• Global Connected Culture: Hubs in Romania, UK, US, Canada
• Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in our innovative and multicultural environment
• Grow with Us: Continuous development opportunities 

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