Quality Assurance Tester - Remote

Overview

The Quality Assurance Tester at Harvard University will work within a team to ensure the quality of software solutions through manual testing and collaboration with the development team.

In Short

• Join a vibrant community at Harvard University.
• Participate in software testing for the my.Harvard Portal Optimization project.
• Write and execute test scripts based on features delivered by the development team.
• Report defects and collaborate on testing best practices.
• Perform regression testing after major releases.
• Work with a focus on user-centered and team-oriented approaches.
• Engage in daily project meetings to understand testing needs.
• Contribute to the documentation of test scripts based on requirements.
• Opportunity for professional growth through IT Academy.
• Full-time position with benefits until 6/30/27, with potential for renewal.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience or post-secondary education.
• Experience with Jira and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Zephyr for test planning.
• Knowledge of large Student Information Systems.
• Python coding experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Access to wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance.
• Commuter benefits and campus perks.