QA for Web Development

We’re building software in the travel and hospitality industry. This role facilitates an agile development process by helping coordinate with software developers, conducting quality assurance tests and also communicating with customer support teams.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Quality Assurance process: Develop testing tools and processes to help ensure high quality software.
2. Help coordinate the development, testing and deployment process using Agile development techniques.
3. Liaison with the sales and support team to ensure that customer needs are being addressed properly. And the product design is scalable, resilient, high performing and secure.
4. Occasionally join meetings with clients to better understand customer needs and help discuss technical aspects of the product.

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

1. Number one skill needed is strong attention to detail. Need somebody who can spot issues early on, before they reach customers.
2. Number two skill needed is a strong sense of responsibility. Somebody who has to be followed-up several times is not a good fit for this role.
3. Able to complete Key Performance Indicators for the role. These KPIs will be defined and reviewed constantly and will be agreed upon by all parties involved.
4. Good background in agile principles is an advantage. Welcomes frequent stand-up meetings, sprint reviews, retrospectives, etc.
5. Capable of quickly adapting to changes in scope.
6. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies, frameworks and methodologies. Has initiative and is very trustworthy.
7. Need someone who can take ownership of tasks and is able to commit to regular meetings and deliverables.
8. Is a good team player, able to communicate effectively and discuss the team's vision, methods, priorities and trade-offs.
9. Able to respond right away to messages both internal and external.

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This role is for a full-time, work-from-home position. Please confirm if you are able to focus on the role full-time and not be distracted while at home. Please also confirm that this role is the priority and there will be no sidelines unless previously agreed upon in writing with the immediate supervisor.

We need someone who has a passion for high performing teams, agile development and beautiful software.