Company Overview The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector and serving over 600 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners. Core Values HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values: Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do. Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions. Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress. Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations. Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients. Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted. Job Responsibilities As a Junior Software Engineer in QA you will be responsible for software testing and QA processes through all phases of the software development life cycle within multiple product lines. You will work with cross-functional teams to provide quality assurance during development and execution phases. Some specific responsibilities include… Analyze functional requirements, business rules and use cases. Create test cases and test plans for usability and quality assurance of web and desktop applications. Develop and execute automated tests, testing tools and processes. Develop and QA Crystal Reports. Log and track software issues and defects. Configure and maintain test/QA servers. Perform data validation/verification on backend systems. Strain applications with a barrage of automated and manual tests that will ensure a quality product. The ability to study software code changes (to better understand the QA impact) is a plus. Skills and Qualifications Some basic software development and IT knowledge in any form Experience with SQL queries for backend data validation and developing Crystal Reports is a plus but not required. Education and Experience B.S. in Computer Science or related technical field is a plus but not required. 1 to 2 years of experience performing software quality assurance or development is a plus but not required. Job Location This position is mostly remote, with occasional meetings in the Brea, CA office. Compensation The starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $17 to $25 per hour. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law. Benefits Competitive Base Pay Opportunity to participate in 401k Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, LTD and Employee Assistance Program Paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays Employee Stock Ownership Plan (learn more about the HdL ESOP at: #J-18808-Ljbffr
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