Quality Assurance Specialist
Spire Systems Inc. is an existing provider of a widely installed accounting and ERP solution. Our goal is to provide our customers with a full suite of accounting functions that can be run entirely from web browsers and mobile devices. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a conscientious and driven Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team.
You will work with the development team and report to the Director of Quality Assurance.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality and reliability of our web applications
• Conduct functional, regression, usability, and performance testing to identify bugs, issues, and areas for improvement
• Communicate and collaborate with our development team
• Document and report defects, reproduce reported issues, and track resolution progress using issue tracking system (Jira)
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover potential usability issues, edge cases, and unexpected behaviour
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in web testing methodologies
Requirements:
• Proven experience in quality assurance, specifically in web application testing
• Strong understanding of web technologies, including how a DOM works, API interactions, and how browser-based software functions
• Experience with test automation tools/frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, Puppeteer or Playwright
• Candidate will be expected to determine expected behaviour using a desktop application as an example and apply that expectation to testing web modules (automated and manual testing)
• Proficiency in using issue tracking and project management tools such as JIRA
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Experience working with accounting and ERP-based applications is an asset
• Must have excellent verbal and written English communication skills and ability to communicate complicated problems clearly and concisely effectively
•Must have the discipline and ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Compensation
· $75K to start
· Comprehensive health and dental benefits after 6 months
· Stocked in office kitchen
· Growth opportunities
· Flex / remote work opportunity
Spire Core Values
· Sustainable - We create software for growing businesses that keeps pace with the fast-changing technology industry, preserving investments and maintaining profitable relationships.
· Progressive - We are forward-thinking and dynamic. We embrace change and use it as a catalyst for innovation.
· Integrity - We demonstrate accountability by delivering what we promise. We will earn and maintain trust.
· Respect - We treat others as we expect to be treated.
· Excellence - We hold ourselves to the highest standards and strive to meet and exceed expectations.
About Spire Systems Inc.
Spire Systems develops business management and accounting software for small and medium-sized businesses. Our headquarters are located in Langley, BC, Canada, but we have remote employees distributed throughout Canada. We have an existing product with customers, partners, and revenue. The company is stable, family-oriented, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.