[Remote] Software Development Quality Assurance Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Fox World Travel is one of Wisconsin’s largest travel companies, offering excellent benefits and a people-first culture. The Quality Assurance Specialist will own end-to-end quality testing, work with Application Development teams to define QA processes, and integrate automated checks into the SDLC pipeline. Responsibilities • Defining, documenting, and maintaining QA processes (test planning, cases, environments, sign-off) • Creating and maintaining test plans and cases from requirements/user stories; tracking coverage and gaps • Executing functional, regression, and exploratory testing; logging defects with clear steps and impact • Participating in release readiness (go/no-go) and post-release verification • Helping refine acceptance criteria and definition of done with product and engineering • Designing and executing security-focused test scenarios (auth, authorization, input validation, sensitive data handling) • Supporting security reviews and compliance (e.g., PCI/SOC2) by testing controls and documenting results • Identifying and reporting security-related defects; collaborating with Application Development teams on remediation • Staying current on common web vulnerabilities (OWASP, etc.) and basic secure coding practices • Designing, implementing, and maintaining automated front-end tests (e.g., E2E, component, visual) in the chosen stack • Integrating automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline; owning stability, flakiness, and run times • Using version control, branching, and code review practices for testing code • Balancing automation coverage with manual testing where automation is not cost-effective • Maintaining a favorable and collaborative working relationship with co-workers in all departments to foster an environment of trust and mutual respect • Driving standards and best practices whenever possible and effectively fostering a culture of engagement • Enhancing the organization’s reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments • Being innovative and recommending new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of operations and services performed Skills • 3+ years of demonstrated work experience in a QA or similar role required • 1+ years of experience in QA or software testing, test design, execution, defect management, and working in an Agile/Scrum flow • Experience with test automation frameworks • Hands-on experience with automated front-end testing and integrating tests into CI (e.g., GitHub Actions) • Strong understanding of web application architecture (HTTP, REST APIs, authentication, session management) • Familiarity with web security concepts and testing (auth, sessions, XSS, CSRF, sensitive data) • Familiarity with security testing tools and test automation frameworks • Comfort with at least one programming or scripting language used in test automation (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python) • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and how to embed automated testing/security checks • Clear written and verbal communication; ability to document process and test artifacts • Bachelor's degree or associate's degree in computer science or information security preferred • Security-focused experience strongly preferred • Experience with PCI/SOC2 or other compliance-oriented testing is a plus • Experience with API/backend test automation and/or performance/load testing is a plus • Familiarity with Laravel, Vue, or Python is a plus Benefits • Competitive wages • Flexible time off (vacation, sick, personal) • FAM Adventure Bucks to help you explore the world • Remote/hybrid work • A full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, company-sponsored life insurance and short-term disability • Tuition reimbursement • 401(k) contributions Company Overview • Fox World Travel is a travel & tourism company specializing in travel management programs. It was founded in 1960, and is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://foxworldtravel.com.