Software Quality Assurance (QA) Tester

Software Quality Assurance (QA) Tester Location: Hybrid/Davidson, NC (Some travel required) Type: Full-time Restriction: Must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident About Everblue: Everblue is a mission-driven, Veteran-owned small business. Our team is committed to improving careers, government processes, and energy market transformation. Everblue is a leading provider of innovative software solutions focused on empowering organizations through digitization and certification management. With a strong commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency, our flagship products, EverForms and EverCert, enable businesses to streamline complex processes and achieve compliance with industry standards. At Everblue, we foster a dynamic and collaborative work environment where creativity and technical excellence drive our mission to deliver cutting-edge technology solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future of digital transformation and certification management. Role Overview: The Quality Assurance (QA) Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the delivery of reliable and high-quality software products. As a member of the development and product teams, the QA Tester will be responsible for designing and executing test plans, identifying and reporting issues, and collaborating with developers, project managers, and business analysts to resolve defects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, passionate about quality, and experienced in both manual and automated testing within an Agile environment. Key Responsibilities: • Test Planning and Design: Develop, review, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and user stories. • Test Execution: Perform manual and automated functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance tests to verify software quality. • Defect Tracking: Identify, document, and track defects using Jira, collaborating closely with developers and project teams to ensure timely resolution. • Release Support: Participate in sprint activities by testing new features and bug fixes, validating releases, and ensuring acceptance criteria are met. • Test Automation: Help maintain and extend existing automated test suites and contribute to the design of new automation frameworks (as applicable). • Collaboration: Work alongside developers, product managers, technical product managers, and business analysts to clarify requirements and proactively identify risks. • Documentation: Prepare clear and concise documentation of testing processes, results, and procedures. • Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to QA processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Compliance Testing: Assist with test activities related to SOC 2 compliance and other regulatory requirements. Expect talented, motivated, and interesting co-workers with an ownership mentality. We do what’s right and go the extra mile to make our customers raving fans. Our team is always learning and our culture prizes the creative solution that accomplishes the goal better and faster than most people think possible. Warning: rubber chickens, nerf guns, finger rockets, and bad jokes abound. We’re on a mission, will you join us? Learn more at www.goeverblue.com. Requirements: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in software testing, QA analysis, or a related field. • Technical Skills: • Proficiency in writing and executing test cases and scripts. • Experience with Jira for bug tracking and test management. • Familiarity with manual testing methodologies; some exposure to automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium, Cypress) is a plus. • Understanding of software development life cycles and Agile methodologies. • Soft Skills: • Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time efficiently, and work collaboratively within a cross-functional team. • Compliance Knowledge: Experience supporting testing for SOC 2 or similar compliance frameworks is preferred but not required. • Adaptability: Willingness to learn new testing tools and adapt to changing project requirements. Why Join Everblue? • Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to making the world a better place. • Work with a supportive and responsive team that values your input. • Enjoy a dynamic and flexible work environment. • Opportunity for professional growth and development. Apply tot his job