Software QA Engineer

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Software QA (Quality Assurance) Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring total customer satisfaction in your role as team QA: developing and running test cases, implementing automated testing, and monitoring continuous delivery builds.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Provide QA functions for ensuring high quality delivery, including executing test cases, clearly documenting defects with reproducible instructions, and generally tracking such defects. (50%)

Develop test cases & assist in the development of automated test coverage. (25%)

Participate in Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Review and Sprint Retros as part of the Agile Scrum software development lifecycle. (25%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or technology, information systems or software engineering course of study or relevant experience required
• 2+ years relevant software QA experience
• Construction industry experience (roof and floor truss design, EWP, wall panels)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum framework
• Ability to work with the Product Owner to refine requirements and develop test plans
• Ability to work with developers to develop, setup and manage automated testing
• Ability to clearly document and communicate test cases, defects, and other relevant information
• Desire to learn and use new technologies
• Great team attitude, highly motivated to improve and be successful
• Work effectively as an individual and on a team
• Fluency with Windows 10, Windows 11 & Windows Server Operating Systems
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to thoroughly review a product, service or procedure.
• Communication: Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Ability to effectively document test plans, test cases, and steps to reproduce defects.
• Teamwork: Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships. Ability to work closely with developers to setup and manage automated testing.
• Forward-Thinking: Desire to improve skills, learn new technologies, and recommend process or software improvements to the team.
• Organization: The ability to arrange resources to get things done; can orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently; arranges information and files in a useful manner.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify the information needed to solve problems effectively.
• Composure: Ability to stay calm and in control in tense or frustrating situations.
• Perseverance: Ability to do something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
• Pluses include any experience with:
  • Truss, EWP, or Wall Panel design software
  • Test Case Management software such as Testrail or Tricentis TTM
  • Selenium or TestComplete Automated Testing Platform
  • SQL Server Management Studio
  • VMWare Virtualization
  • Jira Issue Tracking
  • Confluence Project Collaboration

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used. 

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 5% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Boulder, Colorado or remote with availability during core hours of 9am to 4pm MT.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$71,500 - $92,900 / year

* Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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