Zartico is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of our data through comprehensive testing and quality assurance processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies, data analysis, and experience working with large-scale data systems.
What You’ll Do:
Develop and Execute Testing Strategies: Define test plans, and methodologies to ensure thorough coverage of data validation throughout the product.
Test Case Development: Independently create test cases in TestRails based on general understanding, discussions, requirements and exploration of the software's intended functionality. Your strong analytical skills and attention to detail will be instrumental in identifying potential test scenarios and edge cases.
Perform Data Validation and Verification: Conduct rigorous data validation and verification on both the backend tables in Big Query as well as the front end UI in Good Data to identify anomalies or discrepancies and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the data processed.
Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior QA team members and offshore resources. Share knowledge and best practices related to testing methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Manual Test Execution: Execute test cases manually to validate the software's performance, functionality, and user experience. You will have a keen eye for identifying defects, inconsistencies, and unexpected behaviors throughout the testing process.
Backend Validation with SQL: Utilize your proficiency in SQL to perform data validation testing in the backend. This will involve constructing SQL queries to verify data integrity, data transformations, and business logic in the database.
Bug Identification and Reporting: detect, isolate, and document software defects using Jira. Collaborate with developers and other team members to provide clear and detailed bug reports, including steps to reproduce and expected results.
Regression Testing: Conduct comprehensive regression testing to ensure that new software updates or changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
Test Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, test results, and testing activities in TestRails.
Collaborative Approach: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, data science, product managers, and business analysts, to facilitate effective communication and ensure a seamless testing process.
5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance.
Proven experience in software testing, including writing test cases and performing manual testing.
In-depth knowledge of SQL and the ability to write complex SQL queries for backend validation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify potential test scenarios and interpret testing outcomes.
Familiarity with Jira, test management tools and the software development lifecycle.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently with little to no formal requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Optional but a plus
Python, Javascript, Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, GoogleCloud Storage, Airflow).
ISTQB or any relevant software testing certifications (optional but a plus).
Experience in performance and security testing.
Why Zartico?
Zartico is a SaaS technology company that uses data science and AI to create strategic planning and optimization solutions for destination leaders.
Zartico inspires positive change by empowering visionary leaders. Through the embrace of data-led decision-making, agile optimization, and a commitment to continuous strategic planning, Zartico guides destinations toward a future marked by innovation and excellence. This is our meaning of “Powering the Possibilities of Place.”
Destination leaders champion strategic planning as an ongoing process and use data with context to optimize actions for greater future impact as defined through our four Strategic Planning Principles. By utilizing ZDOS, destination leaders can easily apply Zartico’s principles to guide their work in moving their communities forward.
Zartico Culture
Zartico is a work-from-anywhere organization where our company values shape and guide our teams to excel despite being miles apart. We communicate asynchronously, work autonomously, and take ownership of our work, to create flexibility, trust, balance, and a sense of belonging and connection for all Zarticans. Through our open communication, shared company goals, mutual respect, and commitment to employee growth and development, Zartico creates a gratifying work environment where each Zartican is valued, trusted, and encouraged to develop personally and professionally.
Our core values at Zartico:
We believe in a growth mindset. We are a learning organization.
We emphasize focus because we know that to achieve big dreams, you have to execute and get the small stuff right.
We lead with inclusion and value diversity. We believe in diversity of thought, perspective, and experience. Diversity of experience and perspectives creates a more robust product and more beautiful world.
We dream in color and code.
We hustle.
We are humble and know that the sum of our parts is greater than any one of us as individuals.
Above all else, we do the right thing. We believe in transparency, accountability, honesty and integrity.
Zartico Benefits & Perks:
Work from Anywhere organization which provides flexibility for work and personal life
Annual All-Company Meeting in Salt Lake CIty
Health, Vision and Dental w/full subsidy for employee-only premiums
HSA & FSA options available.
Unlimited PTO (after 3 months of employment)
11 Paid company holidays
Winter Break (Dec 24th - Jan 1)
401(K) plan
Vacation Savings Plan with Company Contribution
We’re building a global community—one that’s safe for people of all backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer where our diversity and inclusion are central pillars to our company strategy. We look for applicants who understand, embrace and thrive in a multicultural and increasingly globalized world. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. When you join our team, you join the Zartico family.