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.