Position: QA Engineer (With basic knowledge of Java or Ruby)
Company: Strong SD
Category: QA
Experience required: 3y
English level: intermediate

We are looking for a talented QA Engineer who will join the development team that works for one of our US customers located in Silicon Valley. The team is building a product that is aimed to automate the budgeting process for different government institutions and consist of the following modules:
— Open Cloud is the only integrated cloud solution for budgeting, performance, communications, and reporting. This multi-tenant Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) solution connects stakeholders to the budget process, engages them for real-time feedback, accurately forecasts personnel costs, and integrates with key government systems, resulting in improved outcomes, enhanced internal efficiencies, and more time for strategic planning.
— Budgeting and Performance streamlines and transforms the budget process from the initial stages of strategic planning and personnel forecasting on through final publication while enabling collaboration throughout. Leverage budgeting and performance modules to plan and manage strategic initiatives by capturing priorities, tying budgets to initiatives, identifying key outcomes, and engaging stakeholders.
— Communications and Reporting are used by governments for engaging with constituents and stakeholders. With this module, leaders can analyze and communicate complex topics and decisions in a simple manner anyone can understand. Agencies are able to build trust with colleagues and residents by gathering input on key initiatives and aligning budget and the strategic plan to both performance objectives and public expectations.
— Open Data is powered by enterprise-ready CKAN, delivers public data to civic developers, businesses, and citizens. This solution provides a hosted and managed CKAN instance with customizable portals.
The company was founded in 2012 and is constantly growing and extending the market. As of Jan 2020, it serves over 2000 government entities and has more than 300 employees. Main offices are located in Redwood City, New York and Portland.

**Requirements**
- 3+ years of experience as QA engineer;
- Intermediate English level, both written and spoken;
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related;
- Basic knowledge of Java or Ruby programming languages;
- Deep knowledge of Agile SDLC, testing methodologies and test design techniques;
- Experience with test documentation: creating new and maintaining existing test cases and checklists;
- Experience in managing tasks and defects using any tracking system;
- A relentless passion for software quality;
- Ability to work in a team;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

**Would be a plus:**
- Basic knowledge of Java or Ruby programming languages

**Duties:**
- Creating test documentation and maintaining existing test cases/checklists;
- Execute test cases;
- Participation in validation and clarification of requirements;
- Manual testing of documentation and features (functional and non-functional);
- Posting and tracking defects;
- Review test cases;
- Report defects;
- Follow QA process;
- Report test results.

**Benefits:**
- A competitive salary and flexible compensation package
- Flexible working format — remote, office-based, co-working space
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings)
- Medical insurance
- Free corporate English classes and speaking clubs with a native speaker
- Various corporate events and team buildings
- Performance review every six months.