Software Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist II - Frisco, TX

Job Description
Join Quarterhill/ETC as a QA Specialist to help us deliver technical excellence and outstanding customer service in a team environment, where each member radiates our core values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, innovation, and passion. Our corporate office is located in Frisco, TX. This opportunity is for someone to work in that local office.

Under general direction, the QA Specialist II debugs complex software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position includes the following duties. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

• Develops, publishes and implements test plans.
• Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts.
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates business systems and user needs.
• Performs a variety of tasks.
• Consults with development staff in resolution of problems. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
• Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel.
• Maintains documentation of test results and execution.
• Analyzes test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action.
• Relies on prior experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• May provide assistance for consultation on complex projects and is considered to be a valuable and knowledgeable contributor/specialist.
• Assists with development of quality assurance standards.
• Code, maintain and execute automated test scripts. May also be required to design automated test scripts based on the project.
• Assist with preparing reports and documentation updates.

Experience and Skills
Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiar with Windows, UNIX and/or Solaris environments.
• SQL skills are required.
• Prior experience with enterprise ERP systems is preferred
• Prior experience working in projects using Agile or Waterfall methodology, iteration and user stories is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in directly applicable functional QA role
• Prior work or coursework in C, C++ , .NET or Java is required. Prior work experience with JUnit is a plus.
• Prior experience in automated function testing using tool such as Selenium or equivalent is required.
• Prior experience with enterprise ERP systems (high-volume transaction processing) is preferred

Educational Requirements:

• 4 year degree required in a related field, such as computer science, business administration or engineering.

Job Benefits
For full time employees we offer a wellness plan with you and your family in mind:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life & Disability Coverage
• 401K Matching
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program

About Us:

Quarterhill Inc. is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry. Our goal is global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of the Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC (ETC) and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD) platforms, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill Inc. is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF.

Quarterhill Inc. provides equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of any protected status in accordance with applicable laws where the position is being hired; including but not limited to: race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where employees, partners and associates can be successful.

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