Sr. QA Engineer

Job#: 3020801

Job Description:

Title: Sr. QA Engineer

Pay Rate: $60-$65/hour

Remote: Yes, must work MST hours.

Schedule: M-F, 8a - 5p MST

Senior QA Engineer (Manual + Automation | ADO | Agile)

Role Summary

Apex Systems is looking for a QA function from the ground up and is seeking a Senior QA Engineer who will own both manual and automated testing. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining high quality manual test cases in Azure DevOps to support in sprint validation and regression testing, while simultaneously driving the design and implementation of automated tests as the automation strategy matures.

This engineer will act as a hands on quality leader, partnering with development teams and an Apex QA Lead to establish QA best practices, procedures, and tooling standards. The role requires someone who can execute today while building toward tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

Manual Testing and Test Case Management

• Design, build, and maintain detailed manual test cases in Azure DevOps
• Execute in sprint functional, integration, and system tests
• Build and expand a structured regression test suite
• Ensure manual tests are written to be reusable and automation friendly
• Validate user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria early in the sprint lifecycle

Test Automation

• Develop automated test scripts alongside manual testing responsibilities
• Contribute to the selection, design, and evolution of the automation framework
• Implement UI and service level automation using Playwright or equivalent tooling
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines when available
• Maintain automated test stability, reporting, and execution health

QA Process and Best Practices

• Help define QA standards, workflows, and procedures from scratch
• Establish test case organization, naming standards, and traceability in ADO
• Define clear entry and exit criteria for stories, sprints, and releases
• Partner with the Apex QA Lead to roll out QA governance and operating norms
• Act as a quality advocate within sprint ceremonies and design discussions

Defect Management and Quality Ownership

• Log, track, and triage defects with clear priority and impact
• Drive root cause thinking and preventive quality practices
• Monitor defect trends and recommend process or test improvements
• Ensure quality risks are surfaced early and communicated clearly

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA engineering experience across manual and automated testing
• Strong hands on experience using Azure DevOps for test management
• Proven experience building automation using Playwright.
• .NET & C#
• Solid understanding of Agile and in sprint testing practices
• Ability to define QA processes and take ownership in greenfield environments
• Experience testing modern web applications and APIs
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience standing up QA capability from scratch
• Experience in utilities, energy, or regulated environments
• CI/CD integration experience for automated tests
• SQL or backend validation experience
• Prior experience working inside consulting led delivery models

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.