QA Engineer

As a QA Engineer on the Software team, you will analyze, test, & diagnose both code and documentation for FairCom’s database software solutions  (FairCom DB, RTG, Edge, & MQ). As a debugging pro, you will utilize past coding experience to conduct a thorough review process and coordinate fixes and solutions quickly to ensure high code quality.

This role is a great opportunity to work with infrastructure software and customers in every industry. You will be a key player in making a better experience for FairCom’s customers by improving and enhancing FairCom’s product suite.

The Day-to-Day:

• Work collaboratively with Senior Engineers to review and ensure the maintenance of scalable and reliable enterprise-level software solutions.
• Perform regular code review throughout active sprints.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems.
• Learn, adapt, and improve the quality assurance process; develop skills in estimating, prioritizing, and planning QA testing activities.
• Design and implement robust automation frameworks that support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, enabling efficient and reliable regression testing.
• Create, manage, and track defects, test cases, and test cycles within Jira, ensuring clear and concise documentation of issues and test progress for development and product teams.
• Write regression tests for new features.
• Analyze the user experience and provide Senior Engineers and Product Management with information on the successes and potential fixes.
• Contribute to and/or review technical documentation to help describe program development, logic, coding, testing, changes, and corrections. 
• Acquire and maintain an in-depth understanding of the technical and functional architecture, security, and compliance requirements of assigned software systems and integrations.
• Other duties may be assigned, including occasional tech support for existing customers via e-mail (and occasionally via phone, or in person once fully trained and up to speed.

• A formal degree in Computer Science, Software Design, and/or other Bachelor’s degree with equivalent on-the-job experience in Software Development.

• 2+ years of Experience coding in at least one of the following languages: C/C++, Python, Node.js, Java (JDBC), COBOL, and/or PHP
• Basic understanding of JIRA and Agile methodologies. 
• Advanced troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Sound understanding of how DBMS works as it pertains to SQL (relational) and NoSQL (non-relational) data models.

Position Preferences:

• Experience with CI/CD deployment pipelines.
• COBOL coding experience.
• Experience working with IoT / IIoT and Raspberry Pi.
• Completed a QA internship in the SAAS industry.

Join the FairCom Team!

Have Fun and Work Hard with an Opportunity for a Healthy Work/Life Blend

• Empowered, Agile Teams: Collaborate with passionate colleagues in small, cross-functional teams that drive innovation. Enjoy the freedom to shape your work and contribute meaningfully.
• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Achieve optimal work-life harmony with our hybrid work schedule, offering the best of both worlds: in-office collaboration and remote focus.
• Invest in Your Growth: Benefit from a supportive environment where long-tenured colleagues share their expertise, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Rewarding Compensation: We value your contributions. Expect a competitive salary package aligned with industry standards.
• Comprehensive Well-being Support: Protect what matters most with our robust benefits, including top-tier medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Plus, watch your savings grow with our 401(k) matching program.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 15+ holidays, three weeks of paid vacation, a week of sick leave, and an extended holiday break for quality family time (skeleton crew operations).
• Celebrate You: Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday and another on our annual "CEO Thank You Day" in March.
• Thrive Together: Build lasting connections and strengthen your skills through annual & quarterly engaging company-wide events and growth opportunities.
• Fuel Your Focus: Stay energized and inspired with our fully stocked kitchen featuring delicious snacks, meals, and drinks.
• Convenient Commute: Easily access our office with a prime location near I-70.

FairCom’s long and dynamic history has been supported by a diverse team of coworkers, which we feel honored to have. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a working environment where diversity is celebrated.  We believe all people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and we do not tolerate any behavior that runs contrary to this fundamental right, such as discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are thankful for every person who engages in our recruitment process and promise that all applicants will be considered for employment based solely on merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence, and without any regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran, disability, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.