QA Engineer II
Austin, TXAbout This Job
ESC Spectrum is a leading provider of systems and services for stack‑emissions monitoring at power plants and other industrial facilities across the country. We are seeking a driven QA Engineer II who is collaborative, curious, and passionate about breaking software to make it better.
As a QA Engineer II, you will:
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Develop clear, comprehensive manual and automated test cases from user stories, acceptance criteria, and technical specifications.
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Actively use the product like a customer to surface defects, validate usability, and gather insights that inform future automation work.
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Maintain and extend existing automated test suites, following established coding patterns and quality standards.
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Build representative data sets to validate business logic, error handling, and end‑to‑end workflows.
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Log, triage, and verify defects; partner closely with developers to drive timely resolutions.
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Track key metrics (test coverage, defect escape rate, etc.) and communicate status to the team.
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Contribute ideas that streamline QA processes, tooling, and documentation.
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Participate in backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
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Review release notes produced by the documentation team, take part in live webinars, and collaborate through walkthroughs and hand‑off meetings to ensure accurate, customer‑ready documentation.
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DevOps support – Assist with build, deployment, and version‑control activities (Git) to keep the CI/CD pipeline running smoothly.
What You'll Need:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field – or equivalent practical experience.
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3+ years of hands‑on software QA experience carrying out both manual and automated testing, preferably on .NET desktop or web applications.
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1+ years scripting experience in Windows (PowerShell) and/or a high‑level language such as Python.
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Solid grasp of software‑testing principles, including exploratory test‑design techniques, test‑case design, and defect‑tracking workflows.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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Ability to write basic SQL queries; understanding of relational‑database concepts.
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and with Git‑based version control.
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Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to balance attention to detail with delivery timelines.
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Hands-on experience with TestComplete is highly preferred; familiarity with other UI automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright) is valuable.
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Strong experience with Azure DevOps pipelines, including release, testing, and deployment, is highly preferred.
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Experience operating in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills; comfortable seeking guidance when needed.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Track record as a high performer with a collaborative, team-player attitude—humble, hungry, and people-smart.
What We Offer:
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Casual work environment
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Competitive Salary and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, company paid Life Insurance, etc.)
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PTO leave
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Nine paid holidays and one personal day per year
About ESC Spectrum
We have been in business for over 50 years and over 50% of electric utility power plants use ESC Spectrum software or services. We have a stable business model and we are continuing to grow by expanding to serve petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants. ESC Spectrum has a team of over 200 employees with offices in Austin, Indianapolis, Pensacola and Pittsburgh. Our teams are made up of dedicated, smart and reliable employees.
For more information about ESC Spectrum, visit our website: www.escspectrum.com/about
Our values are at the center of our business:
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We, not me
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Game On
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Do right by the Customer
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vets
We are not able to provide sponsorship (H-1B visa, etc.) for employment at ESC Spectrum.
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