Position Openings – Quality Assurance Software Tester
The Company: Electric Power Group (EPG), headquartered in Pasadena, California, is the industry leader in Synchrophasor technology for real-time grid monitoring and analytics software. Our software solutions help electric utilities and grid operators prevent blackouts and keep power systems stable and reliable. With customers across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, India, Latin America, and Australia, our solutions are trusted by some of the world’s most critical grid operators.
Current Opportunity: EPG is seeking a QASoftware Tester for full-time employment to join EPG’s Quality Assurance team. EPG offers a professional and collaborative work environment, opportunity to learn, have significant impact, and career advancement and growth.
Job Responsibilities:
The QA Software tester plays an integral role in ensuring software is free of bugs and meets functional requirements. This individual will be responsible for creating test plans and scripts, executing manual and automated tests, identifying and documenting defects, and collaborating with software development and engineering teams to resolve issues for software releases. This is a dynamic role with exposure to key stakeholders across the organization. Specific responsibilities will include:
· Test planning and creation: Design and develop test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on project requirements.
· Testing: Execute tests using manual or automated methods to identify defects, inconsistencies, or performance issues. Execution of various tests including functional, regression, integration, performance, and stability testing.
· Defect management: Document and report any bugs or problems found, using a bug tracking system.
· Collaboration: Work closely with the QA, Software Development, and Engineering team members to discuss issues and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
· Feedback and reporting: Provide feedback on software usability and functionality to developers and stakeholders. Create and maintain detailed test reports.
· Customer Acceptance Testing: Lead and/or participate in customer acceptance testing (FAT/SAT/UAT) activities for Customer Software Deployments.
· Documentation: Maintain documentation of test procedures and a database of known defects.
· Process improvement: Participate in design reviews and help to establish quality standards.
Key Skills
· Attention to detail with strong organizational skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Proficiency in manual and/or automated testing tools
· Understanding of the software development lifecycle
· Good communication and collaboration skills
· Ability to multi-task
Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience
• Prior QA software testing experience
• Onsite position based in Pasadena, California (remote candidates will not be considered)
Nice to Haves:
• Broad knowledge of software development practices and programming languages
• Familiarity with SQL databases
• Experience working with Agile software development processes
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps tools
• Prior experience implementing automation for WPF tools
Compensation and Benefits: Market competitive. EPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPG offers competitive compensation and provides the following benefits to full-time employees: Health Insurance Plans, 401(k) including Profit Sharing Match contribution, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Visa Sponsorship, Performance Bonus, and Long-term Incentive.
For more information, visit: www.electricpowergroup.com
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Quality Assurance
Industries
Utilities
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