For Small Businesses
Software Quality Engineer
- Posted on August 29, 2023
About the Position
As a member of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) Technology product team, you play a critical in role ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. The mission is to make sure the code published to the world is high quality and helps our partners get their work done as efficiently and effectively as possible.
As a Software Quality Engineer at CRF, you will ensure that each iteration of product development does not introduce regressions, to thoroughly test new features for bugs, and ensure it is accomplishing its intended outcomes. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, create test plans, execute test cases, and provide feedback to developers to improve software quality. The ultimate goal is to deliver high-quality products to end-users.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive testing strategy for the CRF Technology suite of applications
- Collaborate with the development team to understand project requirements and design test cases
- Create detailed test plans and test scripts to ensure adequate test coverage
- Perform regular regression testing to verify that software updates, enhancements, or modifications do not introduce unintended issues or break existing functionality
- Identify and document any regression issues promptly, and communicate them to the development team for resolution
- Participate in the design of new features and enhancements
- Conduct thorough testing of new features, enhancements, and changes to the applications
- Execute test cases to identify bugs, usability issues, and performance problems
- Provide feedback to the development team regarding any defects or areas for improvement
- Log all identified regressions, bugs, and issues into the designated issue tracking system
- Clearly document and communicate steps to reproduce issues and provide necessary information for efficient debugging and resolution.
- Collaborate with the development team to verify fixes and ensure timely closure of issues
About You
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or relevant work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in software quality assurance, manual testing, or a related role
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies, strategies, and tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Knowledge of issue tracking systems and experience in logging and managing issues
- Understanding of software branching and version control systems (ie. Git) is a plus
Organizational Policies
Community Reinvestment Fund USA, Inc is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must reside in and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
CRF’s Theory of Change
CRF’s Theory of Change is the strategic framework used to guide its work. While CRF’s mission remains constant, the Theory of Change outlines how it contributes to the changes it seeks.
The challenge CRF works to address
The current economic system, perpetuated by institutional racism, individual biases and disparities, is unjust. It fosters the inequities that are causing widening disparities in incomes, wealth, and opportunity gaps.
A just economy that works for all
CRF’s Theory of Change is underpinned by the conviction that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, employing nearly half of the U.S. workforce and generating two-thirds of new jobs. CRF believes that providing small businesses equitable access to capital and support services is essential to creating a just economy that works for all.
CRF activates its mission by:
- Co-creating and deploying innovative financial products and services that address the barriers and inequities small businesses operated by historically excluded people face.
- Designing and managing financial programs that attract incremental impact capital to communities with a history of underinvestment.
- Orchestrating a network of trusted small business support organizations enabled by technology.
- Growing the capacity of community development finance organizations.
- Helping small businesses navigate the complexities of the small business support ecosystem.
CRF STANDS IN SOLIDARITY
Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) stands in solidarity with all fighting for social justice, equity, and transformational change. They know that the social changes taking place today will yield a lasting positive impact on the lives of millions.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
CRF is dedicated to building and sustaining a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. These are not just words on a page – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are top priorities for the organization, and tie deeply to each of their core values and overall vision for the future. CRF is an equal opportunity employer that evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.
CORE VALUES
Create Equitable Economic Opportunities, Lead Through Collaboration, Transform Through Innovation, Excel In All They Do, Act with Integrity.
How We Help
Together with its partners – including community leaders, nonprofit lenders, financial institutions, foundations and more – CRF is creating new strategies and technologies that build stronger local economies, create jobs and support economic mobility.
CRF is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. For a more detailed description of the incredible work we do, how we do it, and who we are, please visit www.crfusa.com.
What We Offer
- Health and dental insurance
- 403B and Roth IRA
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Wellness Program
- Educational Assistance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options
- 10 Federal Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays
How to Apply
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.