Software Quality Engineer

Position Summary

OmniSync is a venture and government backed dual use SaaS company transforming the way public and private sectors innovate. Our best-in class AI/NLP-powered marketplaces democratize access to public / private innovation funds. We make it quick and easy for anyone who needs deep market intelligence, predictive insights, and critical resources to make informed decisions.

Our platforms include:

• TurboSBIR, assisting innovators in finding and applying for innovation grants and contracts from US Federal government agencies.
• TurboInnovate, generates comprehensive market research reports within minutes. Subscribers have access to and the ability to review patients/trademarks/IP, funding trends, competitors, potential leads and investors for their preferred domains, and much more.

The Quality Assurance Engineer should be a master of testing and trying to find any potential bugs, errors, and ways users might use our products and services that were initially unintended. You will be joining a high-impact team of dedicated engineers, data scientists, designers, and go-getters. You must ensure our products meet the required specifications and maintain a high-quality standard. Your duties include testing our applications to identify issues before they are sent to production, determining the reasons for quality issues, and advising senior management on solutions to reduce the frequency of quality issues. At times you will also code and deliver work that needs to be completed. You should have a keen interest in staying up to date with the latest technologies and understanding the implications for your work and our industry.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identifying anomalies, evaluate the impact, record and communicate them to necessary stakeholders.
• Creating testing procedures to evaluate the performance of all company applications.
• Building software testing programs that automate testing processes and running the software testing procedures to evaluate the software.
• Documenting all testing procedures including written documentation, videos, and images.
• Identifying bugs and errors before production and retesting products after bugs are fixed to ensure the programs work properly.
• Participating in CI/CD processes to streamline testing workflows and improve deployment cycles.
• Working with the Lead Engineer and Project Manager to maintain a detailed bugs report and making recommendations to improve the QA process to reduce the number of bugs.
• Attending meetings with the development team, clients and other stakeholders as needed.
• Staying up-to-date with recent advancements in software development and testing, applying novel techniques and methodologies to improve our internal processes.
• Performing other duties, research and special projects, as assigned.
• You should work hard, have fun, and delight everyone you interact with.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; 3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.
• Understanding of SDLC principles and practices.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks is required.
• Experience working in software development with experience programming in Python, JavaScript is required
• Experience in working with and programming back-end technologies and/or backend end frameworks: NodeJS, SQL, NoSql is desirable
• Experience in working and programming with front end technologies and/or front-end frameworks: React, GraphQL, NextJS is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for identifying defects.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
• English fluency with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit (Resilience, Tenacity, and Grit): Resilient and adaptable mentality with the ability to thrive in the fast-paced, ever-changing environment of scaling startup.
• Proactive and innovative, with an unwavering determination and a solid commitment to their personal growth and the company’s success.
• Ability to sing, dance, or just have fun is highly preferred

OmniSync is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Hybrid: Must be able and willing to be in our office in San Diego, 92123 at least twice a week with additional days as needed for innovation-fostering collaborations.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and qualifications required.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:
Software development: 3 years (Required)
QA Software: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92123