[Hiring] Quality Assurance Engineer @ACA Group

Role Description

ACA believes that we can deliver the world’s best GRC software to our blue-chip financial services client base of over 3500 firms. We are seeking top talent to join us in our journey to build and deliver “The SalesForce of Compliance”. Compliance Officers in finance have been stuck in the past, with inefficient, manual effort driving their compliance programs. ACA’s ComplianceAlpha is deployed at 800+ clients and more daily to help modernize that. We are investing significantly to drive technology usage at our clients.

The QA Engineer role is responsible for the development and delivery of an automation-first test suite for our ComplianceAlpha products. Each QA Engineer will be part of a geo-located agile product team, and will provide guidance to the team during planning and refinement as well as execute on the plan during the sprint.

We are looking for an imaginative self-starter with a passion for great software and a proven track record of developing test automation solutions that drive exceptional quality and productivity. Only motivated problem solvers willing to take the initiative and demonstrate consistent follow-through need apply. Qualified candidates will have extensive experience successfully implementing test automation.

Your key responsibilities

• Develop an automation-first testing strategy for functional, performance, and regression testing.
• Architect and develop reusable and scalable multi-layer automation frameworks for UI, API, and database automated test scripts that cover the functional areas of our application suite.
• Guide other test automation engineers embedded in cross-functional development teams, to create scripts and provide faster, scalable, and more comprehensive test coverage.
• Organize and direct team meetings to ensure automation efforts are on track.
• Always be the advocate for automation and quality best practices.
• Review requirements stated in product backlog and assign to each sprint as needed.
• Partner with product, engineering, and IT personnel to align long term solution roadmap with quality assurance efforts.
• Analyze root cause of failing test automation test scripts and fix.
• Lead the collaboration with software developers as needed to identify root cause of product defects and resolve problems.
• Align strategies with organizational goals and report progress to the product owner.

Skills and attributes for success

• You must always be curious about the business and customers you support.
• Motivated to deliver the best possible software solutions in a fast-paced collaborative environment.
• Ability to quickly identify and communicate risks.
• Proactively learn and experiment with new technologies and cloud development strategies, staying ahead of the curve.
• Ability to self-manage multiple priorities and understand when to ‘switch gears’ to unblock others.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Diplomatic with strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivator with a strong work ethic, able to perform job duties without significant supervision.
• Comfortable with leveraging approved AI toolsets to help you be more efficient and productive.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of test automation experience, with at least 2 years using Playwright and Typescript (or Javascript).
• Development experience with Typescript/Javascript, C#, Java, or any other Object Oriented Programming language.
• Experience implementing APIs (OData, REST, SOAP) and database automated tests.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins / TeamCity, LambdaTest, etc. is preferred.
• Experience with development tools, such as Visual Studio, Azure DevOps, Junit, and Eclipse.
• Working knowledge of code coverage tools, defect-tracking systems, test case management systems, and performance tools.
• Experience with version control tools such as Git or SVN.

Ideally, you will also have

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM.
• Experience with Agile Scrum and ATDD methodologies.
• Experience automating mobile platforms, a plus.
• Experience in writing SQL queries and database automation.
• Experience in scripting languages, such as Python or Ruby, are a plus.

What we look for

We are interested in innovative technology professionals with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the industry. If you have a genuine passion for new technologies and transforming an entire industry, this role may be for you.

What working at ACA offers

• Competitive compensation package based on performance.
• Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Flexible work environment.
• Time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Transformative leadership: Insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice.