Pearson Hiring for Software Quality Assistant at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Spotlight is a start-up California tech company recently acquired by Pearson, the global leader in educational software and publishing with 21,000 employees operating in 70 countries. We combine world-class educational content and assessment, powered by services and technology, to enable more effective teaching and personalized learning at scale. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people. Our platform creates millions of unique animated videos, with each video customized to the viewer according to their data. Similarly, our platform generates mass-personalized infographic PDF reports.

We are looking for a Software QA Manual Tester to assess quality through manual and automated testing. You will be responsible for finding and reporting bugs and glitches.

In this role, you should have a keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. If you are also competent in executing test cases and are passionate about quality, we’d like to meet you.

Ultimately, you will help ensure that our products, applications and systems work correctly.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing videos and infographics manually to ensure QA rules are operating correctly
• Lead a small team of hourly QA assistants to perform manual checks on audio assets and project deliverables within a schedule
• Review and analyze report specifications
• Collaborate with engineers to develop effective strategies and test plans
• Check test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Help troubleshoot issues
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing as required

Requirements

• Must possess ability to provide critical attention to detail to video reports
• Experience with Excel and Google Docs
• Ability to document and troubleshoot errors
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude
• Strong organizational skills

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $ 26-33/hr

This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here.

This is a Remote opportunity,

Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose – to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world’s leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.

Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racist company in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.html

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.

Job: PRODUCTION/OPERATIONS

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 9643

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