Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

 

What will you be doing:

The Senior QA Engineer verifies software products and systems to ensure they are functioning as described in the business requirements and design documents associated with the product or system.  Develop and execute exploratory, manual and automated tests to ensure product quality. Work is performed within guidelines and standards followed by the enterprise regarding methodologies, version control, documentation, continuous integration, continuous deployment, automation, policy compliance and team collaboration.

The Senior QA Engineer is responsible for establishing the appropriate test scenario coverage and ratio of manual to automated test coverage for Premier’s software products or systems and has a good knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Demonstrates proficiency in SQL (writing single-table or multi-table joins, relational/dimensional database concepts, database query tools); skills in the development of test automation (using AI, Java, Selenium, Cucumber or equivalent technologies); and programming skills in one or more scripting (i.e. Python) or object oriented programming languages (i.e. Java, C#, C++). Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Ability to adapt to changes in scope, schedule and assignments quickly (learning on the fly) with little or no direction. Provide guidance, support and mentorship to teammates. Self-motivated to learn about and stay current with new and emerging testing technologies and capabilities. Thorough knowledge of Premier products and business domain. Full latitude for independent judgment when writing validation criteria and writing and executing test scripts.

The senior level will require oversight from Architects and/or Supervisor.

​Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years

Education:

Bachelors (Required)

 

Preferred Qualifications

•             Software QA methodologies

•             Test Automation Tools

•             SQL

 

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time 

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines 

• Attention to detail 

• Operate computer programs and software 

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.   

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) 

• Making independent decisions 

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions 

 

Working Conditions: Remote

 

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

 

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

• 401k retirement program

• Paid time off

• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities