Software Q/A Engineer

Who we are

Empact Engineering, LLC is a fast-growing, engineering firm in College Station, Texas, that embraces new and emerging technologies, is built on experience and is driven by excellence. Our innovative and core-values based culture has a foundation of quality customer delivery coupled with advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions. Committed to attracting and retaining long-term team members by investing in professional development and providing rewarding opportunities, we hold ourselves to the highest level of standards in making our employees’ lives better as we serve our customers to meet their needs. We are unconstrained by the way things have always been done. We creatively approach every task and obstacle to find original solutions. Our varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise make us savvier problem solvers that drive better results.

What you will do

This position will be responsible for designing and implementing manual and automated test cases, as well as collaborating with users and developers to ensure that standards of quality and functionality are being met across all software systems. This position reports to the Director of Technological Innovation. Additionally, this position will contribute to maintenance and triage efforts, such as debugging application issues, troubleshooting user problems, and authoring code to introduce patches and fixes.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and execute manual and automated test cases
• Identify and help remediate software issues in new systems and features before they ship
• Communicate between departments to understand workflows necessary for effective testing
• Utilize industry-standard software to debug, troubleshoot, and test code and features
• Help build out test workflow standards and contribute to the organization’s overall testing strategy
• Help develop documentation for new and existing software, including user manuals, troubleshooting guides, process diagrams, etc.
• Analyze user stories, crash reports, and other details to determine the best approach to resolve software issues
• Act as a first responder when users experience unexpected software behavior or when problems arise
• Attend routine stand-up, prioritization, and alignment sessions

What you will bring

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software development, or related field is required (in exceptional cases, practical experience can be substituted for formal education)
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a software developer role is required
• Experience with JavaScript and Node.js
• Experience with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), .NET Framework, and C#
• Experience with Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, and source control (such as TFS, Git, or Azure DevOps)
• Familiarity with common .NET or Node test frameworks
• Ability to effectively recognize patterns and solve problems with minimal guidance
• A high degree of resourcefulness with the ability to make effective use of tools at your disposal
• The ability to communicate effectively across departments of different disciplines

‍Benefits we offer

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Employer supplemented health, dental and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match.
• Flexible Schedule.

Where we are

Navasota, TX

Commitment to workplace diversity

Empact Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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