Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time

Location Type: Hybrid

Salary: $83,600.00 - $125,400.00 annually

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Position Overview

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans to ensure the quality and performance of our software applications. You will collaborate closely with development and product teams to deliver high-quality products that meet customer expectations.

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What’s in it For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
• The ability to build expertise in the field’s most in-demand skills (QA automation, API development, IoT device and data management, MLOps and AI), and modern tools & technologies (Azure services, Databricks, Snowflake).
• Work in a highly collaborative agile/scrum delivery environment.
• Ability to influence testing methodologies and tools.
• Opportunity for long-term advancement and career growth.
• Thrive in a company that values a culture of safety, sustainability, inclusiveness, and performance.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and technical specifications.
• Perform manual testing and automated testing using various tools and frameworks.
• Identify, document, and track defects through a defect tracking system, ensuring that issues are resolved before release.
• Review and analyze system specifications and requirements for testability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and UX/UI designers, to understand product requirements and ensure quality standards are met.
• Conduct regression testing and performance testing to ensure existing features remain functional after changes.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, providing insights and feedback on quality and testing processes.
• Provide detailed reports and documentation of test results to stakeholders.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience as a QA Engineer or in a similar role within the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development processes, methodologies, and best practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.).
• Proficient in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with database testing.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, Azure Load Resource).
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, .NET) for creating automated test scripts.
• Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured).

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Company Information

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Annual or Hourly Compensation Range: $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.
• Benefits: Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.

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Application Instructions

Please refer to the Ecolab Career website for application instructions.

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain positions may be subject to additional requirements.