Quality Assurance Engineer

Description

About CoreSite:

CoreSite is a leading colocation data center company providing the space, power, cooling and connectivity that businesses rely on to operate and grow. Our data centers bring dozens of organizations together under one roof, supporting the technology and services that keep our world connected. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, bringing the expertise, ideas and commitment that power our business and help our customers succeed. With a culture built on collaboration, ownership, and operational excellence, CoreSite is a place to make an impact.

Quality Assurance Engineer:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented QA Engineer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you will be responsible for defining test strategies, writing comprehensive test plans, and driving both manual and automated testing efforts. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of QA methodologies, hands-on experience with modern automation frameworks, and the ability to bridge the gap between technical execution and business requirements. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Duties:

• QA Strategy & Planning: Define, design, and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scenarios across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Test Automation: Build, maintain, and scale robust automated testing frameworks for web applications.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate actively in sprint planning, refinement, and daily stand-ups, advocating for TDD/BDD practices to ensure quality is integrated from the start.
• Defect Management: Identify, log, track, and manage defects using test management tools, collaborating closely with developers to ensure swift resolution.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated test suites into continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
• API & Platform Verification: Perform rigorous API testing and validate core platform functionalities, including specific enterprise CRM ecosystems.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical issues, risks, and test coverage status to both technical engineering teams and non-technical business stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical Expertise

• Automation Frameworks: Strong, hands-on experience in test automation using Selenium and Java.
• Methodologies: Deep understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) paradigms.
• Test Management: Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Jira and TestRail for requirement traceability and defect tracking.
• API Testing: Solid experience testing RESTful/SOAP APIs using tools like Postman or Parasoft SOATest.
• CI/CD Tools: Practical knowledge of Continuous Integration environments, specifically Jenkins, to execute automated nightly or regression builds.
• Enterprise Platforms: Strong working knowledge or foundational experience testing within the Salesforce ecosystem.

Professional Skills

• QA Fundamentals: Strong core knowledge of manual QA processes, regression testing, and test design techniques.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a sharp eye for detail and edge-case scenarios.

Education/Experience:

• Experience in SalesForce Testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Compensation: Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $86,200.00 and $99,400.00. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Job Post Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications for 30 days.

Benefits: Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

Additional Perks:

• Up to $800 annually in wellness reimbursements and up to $450 in wellness incentives.
• $100 monthly technology stipend.
• Up to $5,250 annually in educational reimbursement plus LinkedIn Learning.
• Up to $5,000 annually in charitable donation matching.
• Financial coaching and student loan support.
• Family planning, mental health, and caregiving support.
• Pet insurance, employee discounts and cash back offers.

General Statements:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Applicant Privacy Notice:

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