What are the responsibilities and job description for the MO-825-Quality Assurance Analyst SB26-149-QA1-2027 position at Focused HR Solutions?
Must be local to Denver, CO.
This job is hybrid in Denver, CO.
Our client is looking for a Two Quality Assurance Analyst SB26-149-QA1-2027 AND SB26-1249-QE1-2027
9-month contract in Denver CO.
Position Description:
- Strong foundational knowledge of manual testing principles, including test case design, types of testing (functional, regression, API, performance), and defect management.
- The technical skill to write, run, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, TypeScript, Java, k6, MCP, AI-assisted testing, and others).
- Proficiency in using developer tools, reading error logs, and tracing the source of an issue to provide detailed information to developers (Google DevTools, application logs, HTTP requests/responses, stack traces, heap dumps, etc.).
- Proficiency in translating high-level business and functional requirements into detailed, efficient, and comprehensive test cases.
- Knowledge of industry-wide quality assurance measures, testing standards, and current best practices.
- Knowledge of identifying potential quality risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and formulating effective mitigation strategies.
- The ability to be proactive in identifying potential issues early in the development lifecycle rather than reactively finding them later.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, system personnel, and management.
- The ability to adapt to new challenges, pivot strategies when data suggests a different path, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks is key to long-term success.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Competency with test management tools (Zephyr Scale, GitLab, etc.) for logging bugs and tracking test progress.
- Knowledge of various database systems, including relational databases and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with specialized test data management and data governance platforms.
- The ability to analyze test requirements and profile existing production data.
- A deep understanding of core testing principles is paramount, including test case design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning), defect lifecycles, and how testing integrates into various methodologies.
- The technical skill to design realistic performance test scenarios, which involves scripting user journeys, parameterizing data, and creating load models.
- The ability to systematically break down complex processes.
- Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages.
- The ability to execute predefined test cases and also perform unscripted exploratory testing.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Attends meetings and training as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Meticulous attention to detail is critical.
- The ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems or a related field.
- Experience in quality inspection, auditing, and testing.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of QA databases and applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met. Implement and monitor test scripts to assess functionality, reliability, performance, and quality of the service or product.
- Identify and remedy defects within the production process.
- Recommend, implement, and monitor preventative and corrective actions to ensure that quality assurance standards are achieved.
- Compile and analyze statistical data.
- Ensure that user expectations are met during the testing process.
- Draft quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Investigate customer complaints and product issues.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.
Salary : $50 - $60