QA Specialist

QA SPECIALIST

Location: Hybrid in Cupertino, CA (Tuesday-Thursday on site but must be willing to come onsite 5 days a week)

Duration: 3 months (potential extension)

Pay Rate: $28-$33/hr depending on experience (W2 and benefit options)

The Planet Group is seeking a QA Specialist to join our well-known advertising client on a 3-month contract. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position and will work a hybrid schedule out of their Cupertino, CA office.

QA Specialist Responsibilities:

Run tests against new and updated pages of the client website and other deliverables, via manual as well as automated methods

Execute test cases (manual or automated) across multiple platforms and analyze results

Write detailed and easy to understand bug reports

Verify new features as well as bug fixes

Test web content on supported environments

Certify pre-released pages and web applications against a list of internal standards

Work with cross-functional teams to collaborate and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle

Evaluate HTML and CSS code changes to determine an appropriate test strategy

Communicate risks to leads and manager as needed

When necessary write test cases in coordination with the team lead

QA Specialist Qualifications:

2+ years of working as a Quality Assurance professional or Web Developer

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Ability to multitask and prioritize work

Attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines are essential to success

Ability to pick up new responsibilities quickly

Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude

Extensive knowledge of front-end web testing and automation experience preferred

Experience testing large-scale marketing websites and good understanding of testing UI elements

Basic understanding of JavaScript, HTML and CSS

Ability to clearly document and troubleshoot errors

Experience with the Agile methodology and regression testing a plus

Experience working with Git

Understand how to read a test plan and execute test cases

Good written and verbal communication skills

Solid understanding of browser variations and rendering engines

Familiarity testing on MacOS, iOS, Windows and Android

Experience working on large-scale websites is a plus