Quality Specialist

NISC
Cedar Rapids +2 more
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Quality Assurance professionals with testing experience and attention to detail will find this role suits a collaborative, hybrid work arrangement in the Utility or Broadband industry.

Best fit for

  • Quality Assurance professionals with testing experience and attention to detail who are comfortable with hybrid work arrangements
    — “Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location”
  • Candidates with foundational knowledge of NISC's technology stacks and some familiarity with the Utility or Broadband sectors
    — “Basic level knowledge of NISC’s technology stacks and Basic level knowledge of the Utility or Broadband industries”
  • Individuals who can balance documentation, testing, and communication across multiple teams
    — “Work with our talented employees within the software engineering, product, quality assurance and software support teams”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and maintain attention to detail in testing scenarios
    — “Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in testing software changes to meet design specifications
    — “Assist and perform in testing basic level tasks to test software changes meet design specification”
  • Demonstrate ability to write clear release notes and documentation for system enhancements
    — “Write releases notes and new system enhancement documentation”
  • Showcase familiarity with generative AI tools and their application in quality assurance workflows
    — “Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Ensured software quality and functionality
  • Improved testing processes
Typical background
Experience in software testing and quality assuranceBasic knowledge of software development

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality Assurance TestingAutomated TestingDocumentationCommunication

Preferred

Generative AI ToolsProject Management

Stack & domain

Quality Assurance TestingAutomated Testing ToolsMobile TestingSoftware Testing

About the role

Original posting from NISC via Greenhouse

About NISC

NISC develops and implements enterprise-level and customer-facing software solutions for over 1200+ energy cooperatives and communication organizations across North America. Our mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that are Member-focused, quality-driven and valued-priced. We exist to serve our Members and help them serve their communities through our innovative software products, services and outstanding customer support. We are an AI-forward company committed to being a technology leader in our industry. NISC has been ranked in ComputerWorld’s Best Places to Work for 23 years, and we are looking for qualified individuals to join our team. 

Work Schedule 

Hybrid from one of the following office locations: 

Cedar Rapids, IA

Lake Saint Louis, MO

Mandan, ND 

Hybrid Schedule: Minimum of working 3 days per week out of an office location and ability to work up to 5 days per week from an office location.

Required Days from an Office Location: Tuesday and Wednesday - the third required day will be up to the candidate and their supervisor to choose. 

Position Overview

NISC is looking for a passionate, experienced Quality Assurance Tester. This position will work with our talented employees within the software engineering, product, quality assurance and software support teams to ensure quality and functionality requirements are met.  A successful candidate for this team will be dedicated to quality and can be flexible and productive in a fast-paced environment. 

Essential Duties

Assist and perform in testing basic level tasks to test software changes meet design specification and are functioning within total quality management standards.

Research, test and report results of testing scenarios.

Write releases notes and new system enhancement documentation.

Participate on design teams regarding enhancements to products.

Test system documentation as necessary and suggest edits/enhancements.

Answer basic level questions regarding application screens and processes responsible for testing.

Communicates with developers and software engineers on product issues.

Gathers and interprets source materials such as design and test specification, design diagrams and schematics.

Leverage generative AI tools and technologies to enhance productivity, creativity, and problem-solving within the scope of the role.

Commitment to NISC’s Statement of Shared Values.

Other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Preferred

Basic level knowledge of quality assurance testing and automated testing tools, including mobile testing.

Possess basic ability to troubleshoot.

Basic level knowledge level of business-related software applications and services.

Basic level knowledge of NISC’s technology stacks.

Basic level knowledge of the Utility or Broadband industries.

Basic level knowledge of Project Management processes and theory.

Basic verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent telephone/email etiquette and an ability to deal effectively with Member/Customers.

Basic research and problem-solving skills.

Possess a strong attention to detail.

Basic level ability to organize and prioritize.

Basic level ability to set and manage internal and external Member/Customer expectations.

Basic level ability to demonstrate initiative and accountability.

Basic level knowledge of software and software integrations.

Ability to travel as often as necessary to meet the goals and objectives of the position. 

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, a business-related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Minimum Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this position, employees must be able to see and communicate.  Employees are regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move, and operate computer keyboards or office equipment. 

Disclaimer

Management may modify this job description by assigning or reassigning duties and responsibilities at any time. 

Source: NISC careers (Greenhouse)

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