Job Description

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What You'll Do

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software QA Engineer to join our dynamic team at Avalara. As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our quote to cash platform and our integration platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to test planning and strategy, execute manual and automated test cases, and actively participate in process improvement initiatives.

Test Planning and Strategy: Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project requirements.
Test Execution: Execute manual and automated test cases to ensure the quality of software products.
Defect Tracking: Identify, document, and track defects to resolution, collaborating with the development team to ensure timely fixes.
Regression Testing: Conduct thorough regression testing to validate software changes and updates.
Automation: Contribute to the automation framework and develop automated test scripts to enhance efficiency.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA team members, to ensure a seamless testing process.
Performance Testing: Conduct performance testing as needed and analyze results to identify and address performance bottlenecks.
Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the QA process

Working Shifts: Working on US hour shifts (US pacific/eastern timing) on need basis.

What You'll Need to be Successful

• Minimum of 5 - 7 years experience as a QA Engineer in a software development environment.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Proficiency in manual testing and experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Solid programming/scripting skills (e.g., Java, Python) for test automation.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.