Software Test Specialist

Encircle

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Software Test Specialist at Encircle, you will play a key role in maintaining the quality and reliability of our platform. Working closely with our Product and Engineering teams, you’ll help ensure our software meets the highest standards through rigorous testing across web, mobile, API, and backend systems. This role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoys digging into complex systems, and wants to contribute meaningfully to a product used by thousands of professionals across North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in a software quality or similar role, preferably in a B2B SaaS environment.
Experience end-to-end testing SaaS products with web, mobile, and backend components.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
Experience in creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Familiarity with bug tracking systems and version control tools.
Experience testing and automating across web, mobile, APIs, and services.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Playwright, Appium, Postman).
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough testing of software applications to identify and document any defects or issues.
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Collaborate with the Product team to understand software requirements and design test scenarios accordingly.
Perform functional, regression, and performance testing to ensure the stability and reliability of the software.
Test across a cross-platform environment including mobile, web, REST API, and services in an enterprise environment.
Identify, analyze, and report software defects, and work closely with the development team to resolve them.
Participate in the design and implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools.
Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Contribute to test stages of our CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.
Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing.