QA Software/Validation Tester

Company OverviewAt Opus IVS, our mission is to drive advancement in the automotive industry by assisting customers with complex vehicle repairs. Guided by our core values of Customer Focus, Innovation, Collaboration & Teamwork, and a Results-Driven approach, we continually strive to develop advanced technology that empowers us to fulfill our mission. Opus IVS technology & products has been a leader in the industry since the late 90's. Opus IVS offers modern collision shops an integrated platform of leading diagnostics and calibration solutions, anchored by expert technicians and cutting edge, patented technology.Job OverviewOpus is looking for a talented and detail-oriented QA Software Tester to join our dynamic and innovative software development team. As a QA Software Tester, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, functionality, and reliability of our software applications. You will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify issues, perform rigorous testing, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality software products. Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and design test cases accordingly. Execute manual and automated testing procedures to identify software defects, usability issues, and performance bottlenecks. Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies, including test scenarios, scripts, and data setup, to ensure comprehensive coverage of software features, including those related to Remote Copilot and Expert Mode. Design, implement, and support automated test scripts using industry-standard testing tools and frameworks. Execute regression tests to validate bug fixes and ensure that new software releases do not introduce new issues. Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential issues that might not be covered by existing test cases. Document and track defects using issue tracking systems and collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of identified issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on software quality and suggesting process enhancements. Participate in design and requirement reviews to provide input on testability and potential quality concerns. Stay up to date with industry best practices, testing methodologies, and emerging technologies to drive innovation in software testing. RequirementsQualifications: Proven experience as a QA Software Tester or in a similar quality assurance role. Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and processes. Proficiency in designing and executing manual and automated test cases. Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Ranorex, Power Automate). Familiarity with issue tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey testing results. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, agile development environment. Knowledge of C# programming language and GIT version control is a plus. Preferred Skills: Experience with performance and load testing. Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification. (Not required) WHAT WE OFFER:Competitive Pay: We know your value and we're not afraid to pay for it. We offer a competitive total compensation plan including salary, bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and a match contribution to your 401k.Time Off: Besides our competitive paid time off package, employees receive paid holidays and floating holidays.Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including all the necessities such as medical, dental, and vision. Opportunity: to be a part of a fast-growing company working to make the world saferWe are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands 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. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.