Software QA Engineer & Tester

Founded in 2001, YRCI is a leading professional services firm providing Human Capital, Acquisition Support and Financial Management Services to Government and Commercial customers nationwide. At YRCI, collaborative people and innovative thinking are the driving force behind our growing success. We provide our employees a professional environment in which to find challenging, rewarding work and learning opportunities to allow them to flourish.

Job Title

Software QA Engineer & Tester

Location

Denver, CO US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Position Benefits

As an employee of YRCI working full-time, you are eligible for an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a defined company match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, tuition and professional development reimbursement programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off that accrues beginning your first day of work, and a number of supplemental plans. Eligibility begins on YOUR VERY FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT.

Exemption Type

Exempt

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

• Serve as the subject matter expert for software quality assurance processes, methodologies, and best practices
• Interactions involve client negotiations and interfacing with senior management
• Provides technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
• Decision making and domain knowledge may have a critical impact on overall project implementation
• Knowledge and experience with Agile Methodologies and how to integrate testing into the Agile workflow
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives
• Design and implement comprehensive test strategies, frameworks, and quality assurance programs
• Lead the planning, development, and execution of complex test plans for enterprise applications
• Perform advanced functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks
• Establish and enforce quality standards, testing procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Analyze system requirements and technical specifications to identify testability and quality risks
• Design test cases, test scenarios, and test data for complex business workflows
• Execute manual and automated tests across multiple platforms, browsers, and devices
• Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution using defect management systems
• Collaborate with development teams to reproduce issues and verify fixes
• Conduct root cause analysis of defects and recommend preventive measures
• Lead performance and load testing efforts to validate system scalability and reliability
• Review and validate requirements for completeness, testability, and quality
• Mentor and train junior QA engineers and testers on testing methodologies and tools
• Participate in design reviews and provide quality-focused feedback
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks
• Generate comprehensive test reports, metrics, and quality dashboards
• Facilitate and participate in release readiness reviews and go/no-go decisions
• May supervise others

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7 years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
• Basic understanding of programming languages such as Natural, Java, or SQL
• Expert knowledge of QA methodologies, testing types, and SDLC/STLC processes
• Extensive experience with both manual and automated testing approaches
• Advanced proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or similar)
• Strong programming/scripting skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and testing within sprint cycles
• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, SoapUI, REST Assured)
• Proficiency with test management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, qTest, Azure Test Plans)
• Experience with defect tracking systems (JIRA, Azure DevOps, Bugzilla)
• Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, Gatling)
• Understanding of database concepts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with ability to articulate quality risks and issues
• Proven leadership abilities and experience mentoring team members
• Ability to work independently and drive quality initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Professional certifications
• Knowledge of security testing practices and tools
• Familiarity with accessibility testing standards (WCAG, Section 508)
• Background in performance engineering and capacity planning
• Familiarity with test data management and synthetic data generation
• Experience with visual regression testing tools
• Knowledge of compliance testing
• Background in DevOps and test automation in CI/CD pipelines

 

 

We employ people who are driven by excellence, committed to integrity, and inspired by opportunities to achieve positive results.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. YRCI is an E-Verify employer. As a contractor and subcontractor, YRCI shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability, and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. No sponsorship is available for this position.