Job SummaryThe Medpace IT department creates custom software solutions for our internal and external business users. The Software QA Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution of software testing for one or more of these web-based applications. They will work with developers and end users to understand requirements and write test plans, execute manual and automated tests, and create summary reports. The Lead engineer has additional responsibilities to lead projects, mentor other testers, and support process improvements.
Responsibilities- Lead validation projects of complex software to ensure robust functionality and compliance with regulations;
- Lead and mentor junior testers;
- Review and analyze functional requirements specifications to provide feedback and ensure requirements are testable;
- Create test plans and test cases per documented requirements;
- Lead constructive peer review of test cases;
- Execute functional test cases to ensure the system is robust and fit for purpose;
- Report defects and work with the development team toward resolution of the defects;
- Write test summary reports;
- Facilitate execution of acceptance test scripts by end users;
- Attend and lead regular project meetings (daily stand-ups, refinement meetings, etc.);
- Work closely with developers and end users throughout the software life cycle to ensure that applications meet the needs of the users;
- Assist management team in formulating and implementing process improvements, including training staff on those processes; and
- Lead project initiatives set forth by management outside the context of specific applications.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in an agile-like environment;
- Experience leading manual testing efforts for complex software applications
- Experience communicating and working within cross-departmental teams consisting of software developers, department leads, and end users;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Excellent analytical thinking skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Experience with direct personnel supervision is a plus!; and
- Experience in the regulated healthcare industry is a plus!
What to Expect NextA Medpace team member will review your qualifications and, if interested, you will be contacted with details for next steps.
