Are you passionate about ensuring software quality and delivering an exceptional end-user experience? We are looking for a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will monitor, analyze, and test software during development to ensure quality, security, and accuracy. Your efforts will be crucial in releasing products that meet the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and execute test plans for new and existing software.
- Ensure software functions properly on web, iOS, and Android platforms.
- Communicate issues and bugs to project and development teams.
- Generate and run automated and manual tests.
- Oversee product inspection and testing for quality and conformance.
- Demonstrate optimal user experience for new functionalities.
- Perform regression and production testing.
Qualifications:
- Familiarity with bug tracking, ticketing, and testing.
- Analytical and creative thinking skills.
- Understanding of agile/scrum methodology.
- Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
- Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
About Cottingham & Butler:
At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Familiarity with bug tracking, ticketing, and testing
- Understanding of agile/scrum methodology
- Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools
- Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management
Cottingham & Butler Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Variable pay elements—such as commissions, bonuses, and profit sharing—create meaningful earning upside in certain roles. Feedback suggests these incentives contribute to stronger satisfaction where performance pay is prominent.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and profit sharing strengthens long‑term savings potential. Feedback suggests tax‑advantaged accounts and, in some roles, day‑one eligibility add tangible value.
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Parental & Family Support — Priority access and discounted rates at the Dubuque HQ onsite childcare center directly support working parents. Family‑oriented perks complement the broader health and time‑off offerings.
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What We Do
Cottingham & Butler is the 31st largest insurance broker in the U.S. and a recognized leader in offering innovative property & casualty and employee benefit insurance solutions. The company is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, and employs over 1,200 employees across the U.S. Better Every Day. That's our promise to our clients. We deliver better advice, better service, and better ideas than our competitors. Every Day. It's a commitment to challenging conventional wisdom, innovating, improving how we serve our clients and growing as industry professionals. This approach has produced superior results for our clients, and a growth track record that has propelled us forward since 1887
