Software QA Engineer

About The Company Whova is a leading provider of event engagement and attendee networking solutions, revolutionizing the way conferences and trade shows are experienced worldwide. Our innovative mobile app and event management software empower organizers and attendees to connect, interact, and share seamlessly across various platforms. Recognized for our dynamic growth and commitment to excellence, Whova serves a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients including US Bank, L’Oreal, Hilton, LEGO, Vetafore, NASA, IKEA, and TEDx. Our company has been honored multiple times as one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal, and has received awards such as the Fastest Growing Private Companies, Event Technology Awards’ Best Product Team, and the Global Top Rated Product Award. Currently, we are proud to be ranked among G2’s Global Top 50 Best Software providers. At Whova, we foster a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment where our team members are encouraged to grow professionally and contribute to cutting-edge event technology solutions.

About The Role We are seeking a dedicated Software QA Engineer to join our remote team in Illinois. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. Your primary responsibilities will include designing, implementing, and maintaining test automation systems, creating testing tools, and establishing test infrastructure to facilitate feature verification and regression testing. You will work closely with the product team to define clear and testable user stories and acceptance criteria, contributing to a quality-centric development process. Your expertise will help improve product performance, user experience, and overall reliability, ensuring our solutions meet the highest standards. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about software quality assurance, with a strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and testing methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong collaboration skills and proactive team player mentality
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and the full software development lifecycle
• Experience with coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience with mobile and web automation tools and test case design and writing
• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test design, and test cases
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining manual and automated regression test suites
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to investigate and improve product quality
• Willingness to learn new software, technologies, and testing strategies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Help product owners define understandable and testable user stories and acceptance criteria
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed test plans, test design, and test cases
• Test, automate, and maintain manual and automated regression testing suites
• Design and improve testing automation tools and infrastructure to enhance efficiency
• Investigate product issues and collaborate with development teams to implement improvements
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of testing processes and methodologies
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices for software quality
• Learn and adapt to new testing tools, software, and industry trends to optimize testing strategies
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality product releases

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $75,000 annually, based on experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid sick leave and vacation days
• Opportunities for fast career growth and development
• Dynamic, fun, and collaborative work culture
• Two company-provided lunches per week and Bagel Wednesdays to foster team bonding
• Remote work flexibility in Illinois

Equal Opportunity

Whova is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We believe that diverse perspectives and backgrounds strengthen our team and contribute to our ongoing success.