Quality Assurance Specialist I

The Quality Assurance Specialist I will test features within existing software modules and provide support for future software projects. You will be expected to work directly with other stakeholders to plan and execute test efforts for different products. The ideal candidate will have experience in software quality assurance, experience in web-based technologies and testing, a background in software/web development, and meticulous attention to detail. Strong test case creation, black box testing, documentation, and communication skills are a must. 

• →Planning, creating, and documenting testing/test cases for projects.  
• →Setting and meeting schedule estimates, timelines, and milestones.  
• →Identifying issues and generating issue reports.  
• →Identifying and communicating risk and risk mitigation strategies.  
• →Reproducing customer-reported issues.  
• →Assisting developers with issue analysis and debugging issues.  
• →Participates in production deployments, verifying patches and bug fixes in production environment.  
• →Daily coordination of testing activities with the Software Development Manager and development team.  
• →Other responsibilities as assigned.  

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or similar technology major from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience is a must.
• 2–3 years of software quality assurance experience is a must.  
• Experience testing websites, SaaS, or web-based technologies.  
• Strong organization skills and meticulous attention to detail.  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Must be able to investigate an issue, isolate its probable cause, and provide a reliable method for reproducing the issue.  
• Strong understanding of SDLC, software engineering and SQA methodologies, web-delivered applications, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.  
• Strong documentation and communication skills within a team environment.  
• Experience creating test cases and testing documentation with or without requirements/specifications.  
• Experience with T-SQL and relational databases.  
• Familiarity with issue tracking tools (JIRA, Assembla, Bugzilla, etc.), Windows and Mac OSX  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Visio) and Google Drive.  
• Knowledgeable about popular web browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a mixed mode (onsite, remote or hybrid) environment, including consistent use of video conferencing, collaboration tools, and proactive communication practices while maintaining a professional on-camera presence.  

Does this position sound like something you would enjoy and be successful at, but you’re not sure you have the exact qualifications to be considered? While our job descriptions are an outline for the type of candidate we’re looking for, it is not a checklist. We encourage you to apply! 

LeadVenture is the market-leading SaaS provider of digital retailing, eCommerce, digital marketing and eCatalog solutions for dealerships across 12 industry verticals including powersports, marine, RV, pre-owned auto, agriculture and more. Our family of brands includes Dealer Spike, Dealer Car Search, Frazer, Net Driven, Direct Communications, Inc. (DCi), Powersports Support, Level 5, PSM Marketing, Monroney Labels, and Interact RV. We are an international company with offices located in the United States, Mexico (Juniper Data Center), Belize (Dealer Spike Belize), India and The Netherlands. Together, we are LeadVenture.

LeadVenture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, LeadVenture complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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