Software QA Engineer I

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.  

 We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ,  FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.  

This role will be reported to the Manager of Software QA of Digital Strategy. The QA Software Engineer will work primarily cross-functionally with development, design, and content teams to maintain and improve quality assurance processes.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for web, mobile, and e-commerce applications.

• Perform functional, regression, integration, and accessibility testing across digital properties.

• Perform database validation using SQL queries.

• Perform API testing using tools like SOAP and Postman.

• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to identify and resolve defects.

• Utilize enterprise QA practices and tools to ensure consistent quality standards.

• Track and manage defects using Azure DevOps.

• Participate in Agile sprint ceremonies.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in software quality assurance for web and mobile applications.

• Familiarity with product management tools like Azure DevOps.

• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, test planning, and defect management.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred, but equivalent experience highly valued.

Nice to have:

• Experience in cable/broadband industry.

• Experience in SQL Queries

• Familiarity with APIs and tools like Postman

• Knowledge of mobile application testing and e-commerce optimization.

• Knowledge in W3C WCAG Guidelines

  Core Competencies  

• Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.  

• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.  

• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.  

• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.  

Benefits 

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!  

• Life insurance (self, spouse, children) 

• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)  

• 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation) 

• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection 

Additional Perks  

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)  

• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.