Founded in 2004, Ratchet is a digital marketing solutions company that understands the pivotal role of digital in today’s marketing world.  Partnering with clients to turn innovative ideas into web, mobile and social solutions, Ratchet starts by understanding their client’s marketing objectives and crafts intuitive and measureable user experiences that deliver on those goals.  From establishing a technology strategy to identifying the tools, tactics and partners needed to deliver – Ratchet brings interactive strategy and best-practices to the forefront of the conversation delivering the right solution, every time. 

We are currently seeking an Intermediate QA Web Tester for our downtown Minneapolis office.

Job Summary for Intermediate QA Web Tester

Solid tester with regression and some automation required.  Verify and validate the quality of interactive and dynamic applications ranging from web-based projects up to enterprise sized endeavors. 

Essential Functions

•             Work with Interactive Business Analyst and Developers to clarify and understand functional and software requirements

•             Analyze functional requirements to determine software application testing requirements and creates test traceability matrix

•             Write test cases from requirements

•             Execute test cases and document results for test case execution.

•             Analyze test results, problems, or failures

•             Open and document defects

•             Utilize effective time management skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously

•             Responsible for ensuring that the software meets client expectations and client satisfaction

•             Provide regular status reports to Team Manager and/or Project Manager

•             Ensure that all test tasks follow Ratchet’s QA methodology and that deliverable meets applicable Ratchet standards

•             Perform functional, regression, browser compatibility and Pixel Perfect testing

Other Functions

•             Guide and mentor less-experienced technical team members

•             Keep abreast of new technologies, implementation methodologies and industry best practices

•             May perform other job related duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Other Skills

•             Bachelor’s degree required

•             At least 3-4 years web testing experience, in a combination of both marketing and IT fields

•             Hold current QA certification from an accredited organization (QAI, IIST, ASTQB, ISTQB)

•             Manual testing experience

•             Exposure to automated testing

•             Skilled at analysis and troubleshooting on web based software

•             Experience using bug tracking tools

•             Experience using formal software development methodologies

•             Exposure to creating and analyzing database queries, preferably SQL Server 2000 and up

•             Excellent written and oral communication skills

•             Must possess a strong attention to detail

Mental and Physical Requirements

•             Must reflect and maintain a professional image/appearance

•             Ability to handle and be trusted with confidential and/or sensitive information

•             Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•             Ability to be flexible and to handle multiple projects in an organized, timely manner

•             Ability to problem solve, work under pressure, and to effectively manage stress

•             Ability to work independently

•             Ability to work collaboratively in team settings