TopSchool, a venture-backed startup entering its emerging growth stage, is revolutionizing higher-education with the first Cloud-computing solution for Student Lifecycle Management (SLM). Our SaaS application suite provides a comprehensive information management solution - a CRM to aggregate and manage leads, a customizable student and faculty portal, a student information system that is easy to implement, a robust ad-hoc reporting suite, and a customer service model that serves students, faculty and administrators. The TopSchool SLM Suite is architected using leading .NET/C# and SQL Server technologies.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The QA Engineer will work with a small distributed QA team that has full responsibility for testing all software applications for our CRM, Student Information System, Portal, and Reporting suite. You will work with product management, developers and professional services to understand requirements and development issues, and translate these requirements into effective test plans and cases.
You will need:
• QA and SDLC methodology including Agile methods are important
• Experience testing ERP systems with a focus on financial or CRM features
• Programming background, preferably with .NET
Reporting to the Manager of Quality Assurance, the QA Engineer ensures that TopSchool's products successfully meet quality and schedule commitments.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, execute, analyze, and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts implementing proven quality assurance practices pertaining to software testing
• Utilize automated software test tools as available
• Work closely with software and quality assurance engineers, product support and customer support personnel in the resolution of any assigned task
• Assess and estimates test requirements based on use case or other requirement documentation
• Generate test reports including results of testing and product stability, including recommendations concerning release of product
• Provide daily status reports
• Effectively participate in project meetings, clearly articulating project risk and provide concise recommendations to development and product management
REQUIREMENTS:
• 1+ years in a quality assurance role with enterprise level software
• 1+ years' experience with an ERP or other transactional business application – a focus on finance is desirable
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Understanding of .NET or other object oriented programming
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Understanding of Visual Studio and Test Manager
• Understanding of SQL Statement and Relational Databases
• Understanding of the Education Industry primarily post-secondary education
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• An individual who is extremely innovative, analytical, process oriented, and a self-starter.
• Someone who is naturally motivated, high energy and passionate about their job.
• Someone who is accountable and requires little to minimal supervision.
• An individual who is comfortable working in a startup environment.
• The successful person should be able to see the big picture and make decisions accordingly.
EDUCATION:
• A four year degree in Computer Science or related field is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION:
• Competitive base salary
• Benefits
• Paid covered parking
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and a good number to reach you at to careers@topschoolinc.com with Junior QA Engineer in the Subject.
We are currently not reviewing any candidates with greater than 2 year's work experience.
No third party submittals please.
