QA Engineer

Descartes Systems Group is a leading logistics and supply chain technology company that focuses on providing innovative solutions. As a QA Engineer, you will design and execute tests for software solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and reliability in logistics and routing applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and execute manual and automated tests for GroundCloud products
• Validate software releases to ensure they meet functional requirements and quality standards
• Report defects clearly and collaborate with development and product teams to resolve them
• Participate in design and specification reviews, contributing QA feedback early in the process
• Set up and maintain test environments across relevant platforms
• Track quality issues and contribute to defect and compliance documentation
• Share application and QA process knowledge with peers to build team capability
• Perform basic security and performance checks
• Stay current with QA best practices and continuously improve test processes

Skills

• Keen attention to detail with a passion for delivering high-quality products
• Working knowledge of software testing strategies and the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with different testing types (e.g., integration, system, regression, UAT)
• Experience designing effective test cases using test design techniques
• Practical experience with test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail)
• Experience testing web applications, APIs, and mobile platforms
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and Scrum processes
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Analytical thinker able to identify root causes and document steps clearly
• Basic programming or scripting ability (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Ability to use SQL to query databases and verify data as part of tests
• Some experience with test automation tools or frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Postman, or similar)
• Prior exposure to logistics, routing, or safety software is a plus
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Foundation Level) are an advantage

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Great benefits
• Remote and flexible work hours

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