Quality Assurance Specialist - Remote Embark on the next step in your career journey with Direct Travel! As one of the fastest growing Travel Management Companies (TMC) in the world, Direct Travel is committed to reimagining what is possible for the industry, including business travel, personalized experiences, and meetings & events. Under the forward-thinking direction of our experienced leadership team, we are rapidly expanding and leveraging next-generation technologies to deliver on our vision for The Perfect Trip. This is your opportunity to grow your career and be part of a dynamic team that is setting the new standard of travel and service excellence. If you're passionate about innovation and ready for what's next, we'd love for you to join us! We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. As a mid-level QA specialist, you will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, automating test scripts, identifying defects, and collaborating to improve the overall development process. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in QA methodologies, strong technical skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional software solutions. Expedition Expectations
- Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for web, mobile, and API-based applications.
- Perform manual and automated testing, focusing on functionality, usability, performance, and security.
- Identify, track, and document software defects using tracking tools (e.g., JIRA), and work closely with development teams to resolve issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, product, and operations) to ensure software quality at every stage of the development lifecycle.
- Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to continuously improve testing practices.
- Create and maintain test automation frameworks using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or other similar technologies.
- Conduct regression testing and ensure consistent functionality across multiple releases.
- Contribute to the improvement of testing processes, methodologies, and best practices to increase efficiency and quality.
- Ensure that testing activities comply with established standards and provide comprehensive reports on test progress, results, and metrics.
Passport to Success
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in Quality Assurance, with a focus on software testing in an agile environment.
- Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing types (functional, regression, performance, etc.), and best practices.
- Experience with manual testing, and proficiency in automated testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit).
- Familiarity with test case management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify, diagnose, and solve complex issues.
- Experience testing web-based applications, mobile applications, and APIs.
- Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Going the Extra Mile
- Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner).
- Familiarity with security testing concepts and tools.
- Basic programming knowledge (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) to contribute to test automation efforts.
- Certification in quality assurance or software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is a plus.
Benefits Onboard In addition to Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits Direct Travel offers an employee rewards and recognitions program, Total Rewards Package which includes Wellness, Sustainability, DE&I initiatives, and Mental Health Support. Our Brand Voyage: Direct Travel Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies, and significant cost savings. The company is led by CEO Christal Bemont and Executive Chairman Steve Singh, noted business investor and founder of Concur. Direct Travel has offices in over 80 locations and is currently ranked among the top providers of travel on Travel Weekly's Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com. Direct Travel is an EOE/AA/Veteran/People with Disabilities employer If you're ready to chart a new course and advance your career with the valuable moments and travel experiences that await, we welcome you to submit your resume for consideration at Direct Travel.