Software QA Engineer

What You'll Do

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Software QA Engineer to join our dynamic team at Avalara. As a QA Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our application. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to test planning and strategy, execute manual and automated test cases, and actively participate in process improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Automation:
• Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using Selenium with Java.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage across various application features.
• Integrate automated tests into Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery.
• API Testing:
• Design and execute API tests to validate the functionality, reliability, and performance of backend services.
• Utilize tools like Postman, Rest Assured, or equivalent for API testing.
• Analyze API test results and work with developers to resolve defects.

Test Planning & Strategy:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and understand project requirements.
• Develop detailed test plans covering all test types (functional, regression, performance, etc.).
• Create and maintain comprehensive test cases for a range of scenarios (positive and negative).
• Defect Tracking and Reporting:
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue-tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Work closely with developers to reproduce and resolve defects.
• Participate in defect triage meetings and provide detailed reports on testing status.
• Collaboration:
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and other QA engineers, to ensure high-quality software releases.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing input on test planning and estimation.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated with the latest testing tools, trends, and best practices.
• Provide suggestions for continuous improvement in QA processes.
  
  
  

What You'll Need to be Successful

Experience

5-7 years of experience in software quality assurance.

Strong experience with Selenium WebDriver and Java for automated testing.

Proven experience in API testing using tools such as Postman, Rest Assured, or equivalent.

Hands-on experience with the Gatling performance testing tool is a plus.

Hands-on experience testing Salesforce UI is a huge plus.

Experience with TestRail test case management is a plus.

Technical Skills

Proficient in Java programming.

Strong understanding of RESTful services and API testing methodologies.

Familiarity with Gitlab CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Git, or equivalent.

Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

How We'll Take Care of You

Total Rewards

In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.

Health & Wellness

Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.

Inclusive culture and diversity

Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.

Flexible hybrid working

We support hybrid work and flexible schedules for our employees.

Learn more about our benefits by region here: https://careers.avalara.com/

About Avalara

We’re Avalara. We’re defining the relationship between tax and tech.

We’ve already built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform, processing nearly 40 billion customer API calls and over 5 million tax returns a year.

Last year, we became a billion-dollar business, and our tribe expanded by a cool thousand people - there’s nearly 5,000 of us now. Our growth is real, and we’re not slowing down - not until we’ve achieved our mission - to be part of every transaction in the world.

We’re bright, innovative and disruptive, like the orange we love to wear. It captures our quirky spirit and optimistic mindset. It shows off the culture we’ve designed, that empowers our people to win. Ownership and achievement go hand in hand here. We instill passion in our people through the trust we place in them.

We’ve been different from day one. Join us, and your career will be too.

EEO Statement

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our company — we don’t want people to fit into our culture, but to enrich it. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, national orientation, disability, sexual orientation, US Veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.