Staff Quality Engineer

What We Do Matters

TransImpact is an industry leader in the development and application of end-to-end technology-based solutions that optimize shipping operations, create dramatic supply chain efficiencies, and transform the business performance of customers. We are an exciting entrepreneurial-minded company that continues to grow nationwide. Our clients include many well-known names, and we excel in growing our client base through referrals from our satisfied customers. TransImpact has been honored to have achieved multiple awards and acknowledges our employees for them.

Location and Work

This position is available remotely, or at either our Emerald Isle, NC or Independence, OH offices, with a preference for those available for work during Eastern Time zone hours.

Our Benefits and Perks

We are consistently reviewing our benefits and making improvements to stay competitive and provide our teams with the best options and the most positive culture. Below are the highlights:

• 3 weeks of PTO in your first year of employment and 4 weeks of PTO in your 2nd year.
• Half-day Fridays during the Summer months if your schedule allows
• Hybrid work schedule - Mondays and Fridays you can work from home if you're within 45 miles from one of our offices.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverages at very affordable premiums that include family coverage
• 6% 401k match after your first year of employment, fully vested.
• At our offices, we provide free snacks, drinks, fancy coffee, a putting green, and other amenities that add to our laid-back, casual atmosphere.
• Our headquarters is by the beach in Emerald Isle North Carolina, and we have adopted that laidback but serious about our work type of atmosphere at all of our locations. We work hard and play hard! 

About the Position and the Team

The Staff Quality Engineer serves as a technical testing leader and subject matter expert who drives quality initiatives across one or more product development teams. This role bridges the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software through effective testing strategies, automation, and tools. 

Responsibilities

• Performing analysis in collaboration with product owners, engineers, UI/UX, and stakeholders to understand business goals and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies. 
• Designing and maintaining effective test strategies that encompass functional, performance, security, and user experience considerations. 
• Building and maintaining test automation frameworks while following established standards and patterns. 
• Writing and maintaining manual and automated test cases.
• Evaluating and improving application testability while identifying and implementing solutions for quality improvements.
• Managing test data and environments to support both manual and automated testing efforts. 
• Conducting thorough investigations and explorations to deepen product knowledge and share insights with the team. 
• Collaborating with UI/UX designers to ensure optimal user experience and accessibility standards are met. 
• Identifying and managing quality-related risks and working with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. 
• Contributing to and maintaining clear, well-organized test documentation and coverage metrics. 
• Analyzing defect patterns and working with teams to implement preventive measures. 
• Providing feedback on CI/CD processes and their impact on product quality.
• Job responsibilities and any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and support our organization’s values.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on both manual and automated testing.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
• Experience with test data management and test environment configuration and management.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., LoadRunner, JMeter).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Coding & Test Automation

• Expertise in test automation development, frameworks, and tools, with a deep understanding of testing best practices. 
• Proficiency in 2 or more programming languages (such as Ruby, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java), with the ability to write clean and maintainable test code.

Quality & Testing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Strong understanding of risk-based testing approaches.
• Understanding of software architecture and its impact on testing strategies. 
• Proven track record of improving testing processes and methodologies.

Teamwork

• Experience working in an agile environment, collaborating effectively within one or more development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other team members.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across different teams.

What We Will Love About You

• You want to be a part of something bigger than yourself
• You respect all people
• You are mature and thoughtful in how you express ideas; a strong verbal and written communicator.
• You hustle every day and understand the importance of urgency and owning your outcomes.
• You’re a leader and a teambuilder. 
• You’re goal-oriented and know how to influence others to move in a unified direction.

What You Will Love About Us

Here at TransImpact, we know there’s a direct link between happy employees and happy customers, which together generate success for all of us. We believe that a supportive atmosphere, an emphasis on giving and humanity, and approachable leaders and managers help our employees reach their greatest potential.

We are very proud of our corporate culture and commitment to giving back to the community. Our employees are encouraged to commit to charity work and volunteering and are allotted 20 hours of PTO time to support our communities.

We Are Serious About Our Mission

Our world is changing. Our values are not. Since the beginning, TransImpact has maintained a steadfast dedication to our core values: Work Ethic, Integrity, Professionalism, Passion, and Perfection. They guide everything we do. Every interaction with a client, every interaction with each other, everything we create.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

TransImpact is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. TransImpact is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Wendy Bott, Human Resource Department, 440-394-2206.

Recruiters: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by TransImpact, or by failing to comply with the TransImpact recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. TransImpact works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.