The Quality Assurance Engineer ensures high standards of quality by building test plans, executing tests, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with teams for product excellence.
Why join Nextech?
We are a leader in specialty healthcare technology solutions.
We’re committed to hiring and retaining talent, which is why we invest in our employees through competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, great healthcare, a comprehensive wellness program, and many other benefits.
If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a few), we want to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact [email protected].
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer (QAE) ensures Nextech products meet high standards of quality and functionality. This role involves building and executing test plans, creating detailed test cases and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional software. The QAE plays a critical role in driving product excellence by identifying and addressing software issues while promoting continuous improvement.
All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate.
Essential Functions
- Perform exploratory, functional, and regression testing of Nextech products in an agile environment.
- Collaborate with R&D and Product teams to enhance product quality and enable rapid deployment.
- Create and maintain accurate test plans and cases to ensure adequate test coverage.
- Troubleshoot and triage issues/bugs, working towards root cause identification and resolution.
- Document and follow up on bugs/issues during the testing process.
- Analyze test results, ensure correct functionality, and communicate resolutions to the team.
- Assist other departments by answering product-related questions and reproducing reported issues.
- Recommend continuous process improvements and provide regular testing status updates.
- Stay current with software quality assurance best practices and implement them effectively.
- Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned based on business needs.
Minimum Requirements
- 3 years of experience in technical or QA field
- Proven work experience within the software industry related to software test engineering concepts and processes
- Ability to work quickly and juggle many concurrent tasks eloquently
- Ability to manage and execute test cases using test management tools (Zephyr)
- Excellent communication, time management, organization skills, flexibility
- Strong analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
- Eagerness for learning and a desire to stay up to date with software quality assurance best practices
- Ability to implement test plans and test cases for ongoing development projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience testing within Azure
- Exposure/experience working with AI or Machine Learning product or service team
- Experience using or developing AI Agents
- Experience using Microsoft SQL Server
- Knowledge of healthcare systems and processes
- Experience testing in iOS environments
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related IT field
Working Environment/Physical Demands
- Remote work
- Long distance or air travel as needed 5%
- Activities require a significant amount of work in front of computer monitor
Total Rewards
Generous annual bonus opportunity
401(k) with Employer Match
Flexible Time Off: take time off when you need it without worrying about available hours
11 paid holidays
Volunteer Time Off
Insurance: Choice of Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account with employer match
Flexible Spending Account
100% Company-Paid Parental leave (After 6 months with the company)
100% Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Nextech Luminary Peer Recognition Program
Wellness Program including discounts on medical premiums
Employee Assistance Program with free counseling sessions available
Corporate Discounts on Retail, Travel, and Entertainment
Pet Insurance options
Top Skills
AI
Azure
Machine Learning
Microsoft Sql Server
Qa Concepts
Test Management Tools
Zephyr
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