QA Automation Engineer

Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Type: Contract

Job ID: SB26-149-QA1-2027

NEED LOCAL CANDIDATES WITH



LOCAL DL & LOCAL PROJECT

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