Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

Location: USA / Texas / Remote

About the role

EPIC is a fintech company focused on the automotive industry, providing software solutions to dealers and lenders. As a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, functionality, and security of our career application software within the Business Operations department.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate software functionality and performance.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using bug-tracking tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to reproduce, debug, and resolve issues.
• Perform regression testing to ensure software stability after updates or changes.
• Conduct functional, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Ensure compliance with security and data protection standards, including best practices for data security.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role in software development.
• Experience testing web-based applications and APIs.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail) and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).
• Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to fintech or automotive industries.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.

Skills

• Proficiency in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Experience with SQL and database testing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software.