QA Engineer (Manual) II

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc. is seeking candidates for a QA Engineer (Manual) II in Cupertino, California.Job Title: QA Engineer (Manual) IIJob Type: Full time; contract (12 months )Location: Cupertino, CA 95014Schedule: First shift, onsitePay Rate: $52.42 per hourJob Description:The Field Service Diagnostics & Repair Engineering team is seeking candidates with strong software QA experience to validate diagnostic and repair tools used in field service channels. This position requires a hardworking, self-motivated individual with QA experience, excellent cross-functional communication skills, and an eagerness to adjust to rapid change.

Build and complete well-structured, end-to-end test plans and test cases, integrating feedback from developers and partners throughout the process

Use bug-tracking software to report all issues encountered during testing

Engage developers and team leads to help drive high priority issues to resolution

Provide program managers and team leads with timely, accurate QA status during all project testing phases

Provide support to developers, readiness, localization, and other cross-functional teams

Contribute to initiatives to improve the overall integration and QA process, such as identifying and closing gaps in testing coverage or inefficiencies in workflows

Complete and coordinate all activities in a test plan to ensure that objectives are met

Key Qualifications

3-5 years of experience in software QA or related field

Demonstrated understanding of software QA methodologies

Curiosity and a willingness to deep dive into unfamiliar technical areas

Intimate familiarity with component isolation methodology and troubleshooting theory; familiarity with modern software debugging techniques is a plus

Demonstrated comfort with Darwin/Unix-like operating systems and navigating the command-line interface

Confident in managing and prioritizing daily tasks

Ability to distill complex technical information into clear and concise cross-functional documentation

Ability to develop comprehensive, user-driven test plans from software feature descriptions and business requirements documents

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Thrives in a dynamic, collaborative team environment

Additional Requirements

Experience with Python or another scripting language is preferred

Education

3-5 years of experience in software QA or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Pay Details: $52.42 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.pdstech.com/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.