Company Introduction

Introducing FRONTSTEPS — the #1 software platform for HOAs, Builders, Security & Patrol Experts, Realtors, and Homeowners. We deliver technologies that simplify how people build, connect, operate, and secure modern communities, with a diverse range of products and services.

As you’d guess for a Colorado-based software company, we balance a “work hard, play hard” approach to things.  We’re very much focused on growing the business and taking care of our customers, but that shouldn’t stop us from celebrating wins and consuming the libations that live in the fridge.   FRONTSTEPS was recently ranked in the top 100 Digital Companies in Colorado and we are dedicated to becoming one of the best places to work in the Denver metro area. 

FRONTSTEPS owns the largest market share in the core markets that we serve. We’re looking to aggressively grow our business by investing in dynamic and talented developers, enhancing our existing platforms and developing new market-leading software solutions. FRONTSTEPS is headquartered in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Irvine, CA and Toronto, Canada.

Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineers to develop and execute manual and automated tests to ensure product quality.

QA engineer responsibilities include defining and executing test plans, debugging and defining corrective actions. Developing and managing automated regression testing.  Reviewing and analyzing performance test results and working closely with our product team to review system requirements (Conditions of Acceptance) and help facilitate a common scope and requirements for everything in each sprint.

At FRONTSTEPS, our QA resources also act as the Scrum Masters for the teams they support.  This means helping to facilitate Sprint Planning, Sprint Review and Retrospective meetings, ensuring that the teams meet the “Definition of Done” and that the team rules are followed.  Previous Scrum Master Experience is NOT required for this role, but the candidate would be expected to assume these responsibilities with on the job training and coaching.

The QA technician role plays an important part in our company’s product development process. Our ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting tests before product releases to ensure software runs smoothly and meets client needs, while also facilitating the success of our Scrum teams in the role of Scrum Master. If you hold an engineering background and enjoy providing end-to-end solutions to software quality problems, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases
• Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools
• Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved
• Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements
• Facilitate Sprint Planning, Reviews and Retrospective Meetings
• Ensure Scrum teams meet “Definition of Done”
•  Monitor and Manage Sprint Artifacts for the Scrum Teams (Sprint Board, tasks, etc)
•  Collect and provide Sprint close-out artifacts
•  Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies

Skills

• Proven work experience in software development
• Proven work experience in software quality assurance
• Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes
• Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
• Experience with automated testing tools a plus (not required)
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
• Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus (not required)
• Experience as a Scrum Master a plus (not required)
• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject or equivalent experience