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Quality Assurance Specialist

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Critical Mass

Critical Mass

1,001-5,000 employees

Digital experience design and marketing agency

Consulting
Consumer Software

Junior, Mid

San Jose, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in San Jose for a minimum of 3 days a week.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
JIRA
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Selenium
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • English Proficiency (B2+ reading, writing, and conversation)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in software quality assurance (Web development experience is a plus)
  • Expertise in reviewing HTML and inline CSS code
  • Proofreading/copy editing experience
  • Knowledge of Agile Methodologies for software development
  • Experience working with local and offshore teams
  • Experience in task management and defect tracking tools like Jira and/or similar
  • Proficiency in key hardware and software, including iOS and Android mobile devices, Mac and Windows desktop platforms, MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, Jira and content management systems
  • Experience testing marketing emails for content, functionality and rendering a plus
  • Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., Selenium) is a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
Responsibilities
  • Is co-responsible for the quality of projects based on the requirements and design specifications
  • Responsible for attending meetings providing status, taking notes and providing feedback when needed
  • Should be able to communicate test results, issues, and risks found to project team members, project managers, and QA management through the different channels
  • Identify test data
  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive test plans
  • Writing and maintaining test cases/scripts
  • Create traceability matrix documents based upon project requirements
  • Create checklist documentation based upon project requirements
  • Performing functional and non functional testing
  • Effectively communicating statuses
  • Apply industry standard testing methodology, strategies and industry best practices
  • Create defect tickets and track issues to resolution
  • Report creation and related metrics at different levels when necessary
  • Support the team on onboarding co-workers and/or junior staff members
  • Should be able to execute regression tests based on design specifications and requirements
  • Expected to support QA estimations if needed
  • Expected to fully understand project life cycle and industry standards
  • Expected to fully understand testing methodologies
  • Expected to ask all necessary questions when tasks, requirements or information isn’t clear or missing
  • Identify and raise risks
  • Should be able to work with other team members to ensure the success of projects
  • Should be able to analyze and understand details and requirements of projects and tickets

Critical Mass is a digital experience design agency that creates engaging digital solutions for clients in various industries, including automotive, finance, healthcare, and retail. The agency focuses on delivering tailored digital strategies, user experience (UX) design, and technology solutions. Their services encompass website design and development, digital marketing campaigns, social media management, and data analytics. Critical Mass stands out from competitors by emphasizing a collaborative approach, working closely with clients to co-create solutions that resonate with their target audience. The company aims to simplify complex digital challenges and provide user-friendly solutions while nurturing talent through programs like the Critical Mass Artist In Residence (CM AIR) and Trailhead.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$238K

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1996

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition by DesignRush as one of the best digital marketing companies in Canada highlights Critical Mass's industry leadership and credibility.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like BlackSquare and Diageo demonstrate the agency's ability to deliver striking and effective digital solutions.
  • Innovative programs like the artist-in-residence initiative with Shantell Martin foster a creative and dynamic work environment.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive digital marketing and advertising sector requires continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on project-based fees and retainers may lead to revenue volatility, especially during economic downturns.

What makes Critical Mass unique

  • Critical Mass excels in simplifying complex digital challenges through bespoke digital strategies and user-friendly solutions, setting them apart from more generalized digital agencies.
  • Their unique programs like CM AIR and Trailhead foster creativity and nurture emerging talent, providing a competitive edge in innovation and talent development.
  • A collaborative approach with clients and a deep understanding of digital trends enable Critical Mass to co-create impactful solutions that resonate with target audiences.

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Benefits

Professional Development Spending Account that can be used for conferences, courses, subscriptions, books

Competitive pay and benefits

Match charitable donations up to $100USD

Flexible, reasonable work-from-home arrangements whenever possible