Quality Assurance Specialist (Remote)

Quality Assurance Specialist (Remote)



About DTE Energy Co


DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) is a Detroit-based diversified energy company involved in the development and management of energy-related businesses and services nationwide. Our operating units include an electric company serving 2.3 million customers and a natural gas company serving 1.4 million customers in Michigan. At DTE, we are dedicated to providing reliable and efficient energy solutions, with a portfolio that extends to industrial energy services, renewable natural gas, and energy marketing. We are looking for a meticulous and dedicated professional to join our team and contribute to our standard of excellence.



Job Overview


We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Specialist to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our software systems and applications meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and performance. You will play a crucial role in our development lifecycle, working closely with our technical teams to identify and resolve issues, thereby ensuring a seamless experience for our customers and internal users. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $35 - $60 USD per hour.



Key Responsibilities


- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure software quality.


- Identify, record, and thoroughly document system defects, and track them to resolution.


- Collaborate with software developers, project managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and resolve issues.


- Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.


- Conduct functional, non-functional, integration, and performance testing.


- Analyse test results and prepare detailed reports for project stakeholders.


- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our quality assurance processes and methodologies.


- Ensure that final products meet business requirements and organisational standards before they are released.



Qualifications


- Proven experience working as a Quality Assurance Specialist, QA Engineer, or in a similar role.


- Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.


- Demonstrable experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.


- Hands-on experience with both manual and automated testing tools.


- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development frameworks is highly desirable.


- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.


- Strong verbal and written communication skills.


- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.


- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.



Benefits


- Competitive hourly wage.


- Opportunity to work fully remotely.


- Be part of a leading and innovative company in the energy sector.


- Professional development and career growth opportunities.