Consultant - Quality Engineer - Kalles Group

ABOUT KALLES GROUP:

Everyone deserves to be secure. Our mission at Kalles Group is to help secure the future for companies of all shapes and sizes.

While our expertise spans multiple disciplines, our method remains consistent: building trust and relationship with people -- whether you are a client, a consultant, or--in this case--a candidate.

No matter what role you come from--whether you're an executive or just starting your career-you can expect our highest level of attention and respect. We want to find the right fit for each role, but we also want you to find the right fit for your career.

We believe the best way to show you what our team is like is to treat you like you're already a part of it. We hope you'll consider joining our team of experienced professionals who are building their careers at Kalles Group—and having fun while doing it.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to support the validation of both functional and non-functional requirements for various sustainability environments and platforms. As a key member of the delivery team, you will be responsible for creating test scripts based on the functional and technical requirements provided by Product Owners and Systems Analysts. You will also be responsible for identifying defects, supporting their resolution, and ensuring that software changes meet quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, highly visible team that is contributing to industry-leading initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Define Testing Strategy: Establish the approach and strategy for testing new or enhanced functionality delivered by the team. 

• Collaborate on Test Script Creation: Work closely with the team to break down functional and non-functional requirements into test scripts and test scenarios. 

• Manage Test Dependencies: Identify and coordinate test dependencies, including environment setup, tools, training, build plans, and team communication. 

• Test Execution: Develop and run both manual and automated test scripts to verify that the acceptance criteria within user stories and epics are met. 

• Manual Test Development: Create comprehensive manual test cases for all functional and non-functional requirements, while collaborating with developers to identify potential test automation candidates. 

• Risk Mitigation: Assess risks that may affect timely delivery and collaborate with team members to formulate mitigation plans. 

• Testing Lifecycle Participation: Execute a variety of tests, including smoke tests, functional tests, integration tests, and non-functional tests throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Investigate Root Causes: Work with the team to uncover the root causes of failed tests, whether manual or automated. 

• Defect Documentation: Record defects in detail, providing ample supporting documentation such as screenshots, log files, and environment information. 

• Assess Test Impact: Collaborate with the team to identify how new features and capabilities might affect existing manual and automated test scripts. 

• Provide Feedback: Offer feedback during retrospectives regarding the quality of sprint deliverables and areas for improvement. 

• Defect Remediation Management: Oversee the resolution of defects throughout the development cycle, and create quality reports to share with stakeholders. 

• Test Automation Strategy: Partner with product teams to establish the automation testing strategy for specific products or applications. 

• Develop Testing Protocols: Implement and promote testing protocols and best practices to enhance testing effectiveness across the organization. 

• Create Test Data: Generate test data to support both functional and non-functional testing activities and maintain automated test scripts to increase team velocity by reducing manual testing. 

• Automation Integration: Collaborate with DevOps Engineers and System Architects to incorporate automated tests into the continuous integration pipeline. 

• Promote Shift-Left Testing: Encourage the adoption of early-stage testing practices within the team to improve efficiency and quality throughout the development process. 

ABOUT YOU:

• Your values:
  • Integrity: You believe in doing the right thing, even when it's uncomfortable, seemingly inefficient, or costly.
  • Purposefulness: You have a desire to serve others with your skillset and an openness to continuous learning and growth.
  • Ownership: You stick to your commitments, follow up with action, and seek clarity in communication & expectations.

YOUR EXPERIENCE:

• 4+ years of design and development experience in C# (Java is also acceptable). 

• 3+ years of development experience in any scripting language. 

• 3+ years of experience in backend testing, including writing SQL queries and testing stored procedures. 

• 2+ years of experience using automation tools such as Ranorex, Jenkins, SauceLabs, Splunk, Selenium, etc. 

• Proficient in Agile testing methodologies and best practices. 

WE WOULD BE THRILLED IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience with testing and automation for iSeries/mainframe applications. 

• Ability to apply established standards and tools to achieve well-engineered results. 

• Experience collaborating with others in work reviews as appropriate. 

• Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps principles. 

• Experience as a consultant. 

 WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for additional incentives. The annual salary range for this role is $100,000-$140,000.
• Work/life balance – we know there's more to life than work! We encourage our team to pursue other passions, get outside, and spend time with family. We work with clients and consultants to set expectations for a manageable workload.

LOCATION:

This role requires on-site presence at our client's location in Issaquah, WA.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out the form below (including uploading your most recent resume) and we'll be in touch! We know imposter syndrome can be a barrier to many great applicants. We hope you'll still consider applying. That's why we've made the application process as short and simple as possible.

Even if you're not a fit for the role, you can expect to hear back from us! We want you to have the best experience as a candidate, so please feel free to share feedback at any stage of the process to talent@kallesgroup.com.

Kalles Group is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of creed, nationality, race, ethnicity, disability, gender, or other protected class.