Software Quality Assurance Specialist We are seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance specialist to join our team. As a key member of our Agile teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards for our growing product suite of web, mobile and service-based applications. The ideal candidate will have at least 6+ years of experience in QA related positions and 4+ years of hands-on coding experience with test automation. Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Javascript/Typescript, Java/Groovy and Python is required. - Key Responsibilities: - Act as an integrated member of Agile teams and work closely with developers and product managers to ensure common understanding of functionalities under development and how to test them. - Be an active stakeholder extremely early in all project planning activities and Agile ceremonies (scoping, technical design review, high-level estimations, sequencing, grooming, sprint planning, demos, etc.) - Identify, escalate and mitigate any risk to product quality. - Increase API and UI test coverage based on product requirements of existing and new features. - Be a principal contributor to the development and evolution of automation frameworks. - Design, build and maintain test tools and test services. - Help with the analysis, debugging and stabilization of daily automated test suites results. - Execute automated, manual and exploratory regression tests for the periodical release of our applications. Required Skills and Qualifications: - At least 6+ YOE in QA related positions - 4+ years of hands-on coding experience with test automation. - Great hands-on coding experience with Javascript/Typescript and/or Java/Groovy and/or Python languages. - Ability to be a strong proponent of automated testing, and to identify what tests should be automated, and at what level. - Capability to train your colleagues on technical aspects. - Ability to create well-structured and efficient test plans. - Ability to gain others' support for ideas, proposals and solutions in order to advance work objectives. - A hands-on approach and ability to deliver on commitments. - Confidence working in a high-paced and technical-driven environment. - Experience working as part of Agile teams. - A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Software Engineering, or equivalent training or work experience. Benefits: - Competitive salary - Opportunities for career growth and professional development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment Others: Encora is a global company that offers software and digital engineering solutions. We are committed to hiring professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.