Software QA Analyst

Westfalia Technologies is a leader in providing solutions for plants, warehouses, and distribution centers. Our expertise combining software (WMS) development with machinery manufacturing reveals Westfalia’s ability to deliver turn-key solutions to meet each client’s specific needs with unsurpassed quality and control. Westfalia’s in-house mechanical, electrical, and software engineers scrutinize each project’s data to design, build, and install the best automated logistics systems to fit each client’s needs.

We are seeking a QA Analyst / Software Tester to establish and lead testing processes for our Savanna.NET® software solutions. This role will focus on validating new features, identifying defects before deployment, and reviewing the quality of software releases to ensure smooth and reliable deployments. This is a foundational role in our QA efforts, offering the opportunity to build best practices and influence the long-term quality strategy of our software.

 Job Functions:

• Establish and execute manual and automated testing strategies for software releases.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Review software deployments to ensure proper implementation and adherence to release procedures.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and software support to ensure defects are identified, documented, and resolved efficiently.
• Perform regression testing on software updates to ensure existing functionality remains stable.
• Simulate real-world warehouse operations to validate system behavior under various conditions.
• Analyze and report on test results, identifying trends and areas for improvement in software quality.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of QA documentation, standards, and best practices.
• Advocate for the customer experience by identifying potential usability or workflow issues before release.
• Assist in troubleshooting post-deployment issues to determine root causes and prevent recurrence. Availability to travel to customer sites for diagnosing exceptionally complex issues. Expected travel: 0 – 6 weeks annually.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Ability to write clear, detailed bug reports and communicate defects effectively to development teams.
• Basic knowledge of SQL queries for data validation and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments is preferred.
• Experience with test automation tools is a plus.

Desired Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a related field.
• Experience testing enterprise software, WMS, or warehouse automation systems is a plus.

Why Work for Westfalia Technologies, Inc.?  
Our culture can be defined as one of progression and flexibility. Over the years, we have learned it is not only about pay or job title, but more importantly, the relationships and benefits that keep our employees happy and engaged! 

• Competitive Salary 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
• 401K and match options  
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement  
• Wellness Program 
• Healthy Living Reimbursement 
• Paid Parental Leave  
• And more!  

Check out our Careers page for more information regarding our culture and additional benefits at https://www.westfaliausa.com/company/careers!  

Westfalia Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.