QA Tester

Health First•Mukilteo, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

At HealthFirst, our relentless dedication to saving lives drives us forward every day. With an impressive track record of approximately 1,000 lives saved annually and a remarkable total of 52,000 lives saved throughout our storied history, we make an undeniable impact. Each life saved is far more than a statistic; it represents the cherished connection between loved ones, family members, and dear friends. We stand resolute in our commitment and determination to make a lasting impact.JOB SUMMARY:We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA Tester to ensure the quality and reliability of our software products through structured testing processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing, a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and the ability to work collaboratively with the development and business analyst teams to identify issues and ensure product excellence.

Requirements

Strong experience with QA testing.
Experience with automating test cases.
Experience with Azure DevOps and Jira ticketing systems.
Experience working with Windows and SQL Server environments.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Comprehensive expertise encompassing a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle
Demonstrated skill executing tests for distributed applications, frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern JS frameworks (React.js, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies including Node.js, Python, Ruby, Java, and related frameworks (Express.js, Django, Flask, Spring Boot).
Demonstrated skill in executing tests in both relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, SQL, & Redis).
Proficiency in navigating Cloud environments, including Azure.
Team player and collaborator, with the ability to work both independently and on a team.
Ability to work self-directed, plan and execute projects involving multiple technical resources and stakeholders.
Ability to handle a broad range of tasks with multiple priorities.
Strong attention to detail and tracking, highly motivated, able to learn quickly, and accountable.
Adept and passion for learning the latest technologies.
Advanced computer skills and experience in Microsoft products.
Excellent analytical, and creative problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
Consistently provide friendly and engaging customer service to internal and external customers.
Demonstrate initiative and self-direction, sustaining productivity among multiple projects and competing schedules, remaining detail-oriented, making sound decisions and maintaining composure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong multitasking and organization skills.
Work independently as well as work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
6+ years of experience as a software QA Tester or testing roles
6+ years of experience with Regression and Performance Testing
1+ years of experience with Testing Automation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience.
Advanced intermediate level professional; knowledge within own discipline and developing basic knowledge of organization, processes and customers. Good judgment, sound analytical ability, evaluation, originality and ingenuity required to perform tasks. Frequently apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of a particular field. Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of routine and non-routine issues.
Work on problems of moderate scope and impact where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. Analyze possible solutions using standard procedures to solve a range of straightforward problems; may recommend solutions to business challenges. Demonstrate good judgment within defined procedures and practices for obtaining solutions. Build productive internal/external working relationships.
Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meeting expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with developers and business analysts to define and document test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Monitoring & participating in every phase of the SDLC, focusing on debugging and delivery.
Reporting defects or issues in a timely manner.
Execution of written test cases (manual and automated), reporting back on findings, and collection of testing evidence for documentation.
Creation and execution of regression, performance, and smoke testing.
Creation of test cases to automate the testing process.
Maintaining frameworks and tools for automated testing.
Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle, including analyzing test results and provide recommendations for improvements.
Understand the business to assist in identifying gaps in testing and overall IT delivery.
Maintain broad technical testing knowledge, typically ranging from front-end UIs through back-end systems and all points in between.
Ensure compliance with the release schedule and cut-off dates to ensure the integrity of the code releases.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of new technologies, tools, and methodologies related to IT QA and SDET development.
Participate in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospective meetings (Agile/Scrum environment).
Other duties as assigned.