**Position Overview**:The QA Engineer role develops and executes exploratory and automated tests to ensure product quality. They also design and implement tests, debug and define corrective actions. This role also reviews system requirements and tracks quality assurance metrics. The QA engineer plays an important part in our development process by monitoring all stages of software development to identify and resolve system malfunctions to meet quality standards.**Essential Functions and Responsibilities**:- Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback- Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases- Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities- Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools- Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved- Liaise with internal teams (e.G. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements- Monitor debugging process results- Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions- Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts- Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies- Communicates consistently and in a timely manner with the engineering and product teams throughout development.**Qualifications**- Proven work experience in software development- Proven work experience in software quality assurance- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes- Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases- Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools- Solid knowledge of SQL and scripting- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process- Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus**Cultural Values Qualifications**- Ability to communicate clearly, and proactively with the team- Ability to treat each team member with respect- Able to respect and support cultural policies, values and processes- Always strives to support colleagues through positive collaboration- Receptive to change and open to feedback