Quality Assurance Engineer

Role Overview:

If you are a detail-oriented and innovative software testing professional looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise in automation testing and quality assurance, then we would like to meet with you!

The Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure creation and execution of software testing procedures. This role will be a detail oriented, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about quality with the ability to grasp tough issues quickly and deliver well engineered, high-quality solutions. This role will be responsible for building automation scripts, test cases for multiple applications including web applications and Power BI reports.

At Cornerstone Research, you will be part of a thriving, 900-strong team that spans nine offices, comprises more than 55 nationalities, and leads the industry in its commitment to develop team members across all levels. Inc. Magazine has recognized Cornerstone Research three times as a Best Workplace for its outstanding employee engagement, collaborative culture, and professional growth opportunities.

You'll Love It Here If You:

• Embrace learning and continuous improvement

• Set and strive for a high bar of excellence

• Believe that teamwork leads to success: ask us what it means to be #onefirmfirm!

• Take pride in always doing your best work, even if it's harder or takes longer

• Are passionate about what you do

How You'll Help Our Team Succeed:

• Manages the full-cycle software quality assurance process.
• Creates comprehensive test automation scripts from business requirements/acceptance criteria and functional specifications documents.
• Executes manual and automated functional, integration, regression, and performance tests.
• Maintains automated and manual test script libraries for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing.
• Aligns with the Software Development Life Cycle practices, comply with Information Security and Data Governance practices.
• Interprets results of automation tests and document software defects in issue tracking system; proactively communicates issues with developers and other project team members.
• Provides testing leadership by identifying opportunities for improvement in the Scrum team's QA methodology, innovate by researching and recommending new approaches to automation of testing, including use of Artificial Intelligence.
• Adheres to a testing schedule to ensure efficient and effective product delivery.
• Actively participates in the agile software development process by adhering to the Scrum methodology including attending all daily/weekly standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing in a process driven technology environment; experience in a financial services firm a plus
• Demonstrated experience programming with Java, C#, SQL, and shell scripting languages such as PowerShell and Bash.
• Demonstrated experience implementing automation tests with industry standard tools such as selenium.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and executing automation test scripts against web, native/desktop applications, APIs, and Power BI Reports.
• Demonstrated experience using test cases, scripts, and automated test tools for verifying requirements on multi-tier applications.
• Demonstrated ability translating business requirements into comprehensive functional and technical test plans.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.
• Relevant Professional certification required, including but not limited to: Certified Software Tester (CSTE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), and Certified Associate in Software Quality (CASQ)

Cornerstone Research is offering a competitive market base salary for this position. A job offer and its corresponding salary will depend on one's geographic location, and how closely a candidate's skills, experience and education match the requirements for the role. At Cornerstone Research, we believe compensation is more than just a base salary. We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes an annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits including a variety of healthcare plans, paid time off, transit subsidy, wellness benefits and retirement plan contributions.

Chicago: $123,200 - $149,400

Boston: $125,500 - $152,200

Washington, DC: $116,000 - $140,700

Los Angeles: $118,100 - $143,200

New York: $121,600 - $147,500

San Francisco: $128,500 - $155,800

Silicon Valley: $130,900 - $158,800

Who We Are:

Cornerstone Research provides economic and financial analysis and expert testimony in all phases of commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings.

We work with a broad network of testifying experts, including leaders from academia and industry, who are recognized for their depth of knowledge, accomplishments, and research. Our staff consultants contribute expertise in economics, finance, accounting, and marketing, as well as business acumen, familiarity with the litigation process, and a commitment to produce outstanding results.

The firm's uniquely collegial and supportive atmosphere makes Cornerstone Research a great place to work. We invest in our people in a host of ways, from providing meaningful learning and development opportunities to organizing memorable social events. To many, our culture and our people are the most exciting and enriching aspects of a career at Cornerstone Research.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cornerstone Research is an equal employee opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other factors protected by law.