Senior QA Engineer

SIMS Software has been a pioneer in automating industrial security information management since 1983. We are the recognized industry leader in the field, providing the U.S. Government and defense contractors with innovative solutions and systems. Our clients include all branches of the military, many U.S. Government agencies, as well as most leading aerospace companies and defense contractors. Our goal is to create a superior product and customer experience in an engaging team environment rich in integrity, honesty, and respect. We value our company culture, and our employees are passionate, creative, diverse, and driven.

Why join SIMS Software?

We are an Employee focused company with a long history of employee tenure. World-class professionalism and customer support set us apart from our competition. Our continued success is dependent upon motivated and committed professionals with top notch skills, who thrive in a challenging, creative and team focused atmosphere. We are looking for high performing individuals to become part of our team that is committed to making a difference in our customers’ overall experience.

Job Description

SIMS Software is immediately seeking to on-board a Senior QA Engineer in Carlsbad, CA 92010 to join our QA team to ensure the high-quality delivery of SIMS Software products.

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 7+ years software testing experience, preferably on web and services platform.
  • Hands-on experience using tools such as Jira and Zephyr for issue tracking and test cases.
  • Experience working with and writing SQL database queries.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp complex, technical concepts.
  • Must possess excellent problem-solving skills, and the self-motivation to improve skills.
  • Must be able to work independently with general supervision and as a member of a team.

Helpful Skills:

  • Experience with test automation concepts for web applications utilizing Selenium WebDriver with Java (no click and record).
  • Experience developing and executing API tests using Postman.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Act as the primary QA resource supporting the QA Manager
    • Understand the importance of deadlines and push to meet them.
    • Understand the broader goals of the company and help the QA Manager support them.
  • Reviews functional requirements or user stories and determines testing requirements.
  • Creates and executes manual test cases on each product’s functional areas.
  • Accurately records and clearly documents all actual and expected results.
  • Communicates with developers, product managers, and other technical specialists on product issues such as bugs and errors.
  • Makes recommendations to management for continuous improvement.

Full-time, salaried position with access to health insurance, 401k plan, flexible schedule, and performance-based bonuses. Compensation will be commensurate with your experience and skills. All employees are provided with state-of-the-art equipment. Remote work option supported during COVID-19 restrictions, in-office position preferred post-pandemic.