Software Quality Assurance Specialist

Cottinghambutlerinsuranceservicesinc

Dubuque, Iowa, United States (Dubuque, IA) permanent

Posted: January 22, 2026

Quick Summary

A Software Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring software quality and delivering an exceptional end-user experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in software testing and quality assurance, with a strong understanding of software development life cycles and testing methodologies.

Required Skills

Job Description

Are you passionate about ensuring software quality and delivering an exceptional end-user experience? We are looking for a dedicated Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will monitor, analyze, and test software during development to ensure quality, security, and accuracy. Your efforts will be crucial in releasing products that meet the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and execute test plans for new and existing software.

• Ensure software functions properly on web, iOS, and Android platforms.

• Communicate issues and bugs to project and development teams.

• Generate and run automated and manual tests.

• Oversee product inspection and testing for quality and conformance.

• Demonstrate optimal user experience for new functionalities.

• Perform regression and production testing.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with bug tracking, ticketing, and testing.

• Analytical and creative thinking skills.

• Understanding of agile/scrum methodology.

• Knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.

• Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

About Cottingham & Butler:

At Cottingham & Butler, we sell a promise to help our clients through life’s toughest moments. To deliver on that promise, we aim to hire, train, and grow the best professionals in the industry. We look for people with an insatiable desire to succeed, are committed to growing, and thrive on challenges. Our culture is guided by the theme of “better every day” constantly pushing ourselves to be better than yesterday – that’s who we are and what we believe in.

As an organization, we are tremendously optimistic about the future and have incredibly high expectations for our people and our performance. Our ability to grow as a company, fuels investments in new resources to better serve our clients and provide the amazing career opportunities our employees want and deserve. This is why we are a growth company and why we are committed to being better every day.

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