Job Title: Software Tester
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Part-Time (20 hours/week)
About Us:
We are a financial software company that develops high-quality trading software that is offered to a wide consumer audience. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Software Tester and Project Coordinator. This hybrid role is essential for ensuring the quality of our software products and supporting the smooth execution of our projects.
Job Summary:
The Software Tester will be responsible for testing our software to identify bugs and defects and assisting with the management of various projects. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and strong organizational abilities.
Software Testing:
- Perform thorough testing of software applications to identify and document bugs, defects, and issues.
- Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
- Report and track defects using bug tracking tools (JIRA) or other company tools.
- Collaborate with developers to ensure issues are resolved.
- Conduct regression testing to verify bug fixes and improvements.
- Ensure the software meets quality standards before release.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in software testing.
- Familiarity with software development life cycles and testing methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Trading platform experience preferred.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- software testing: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60604 (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60604