QA Analyst (Hybrid)

Job Title

QA Analyst (Hybrid)

Location

Denver, CO

Duration

12 Months

Pay Rate

$70/hr on C2C / 1099 (OR) $65/hr on W2 all inclusive

Interview Type

-

Note

Candidate Must Be Local

Job 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.

• Extensive knowledge of various test automation tools and framework architectures (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, BDD).

• The technical skill to design, implement, and improve custom, enterprise-wide, and reusable automation frameworks.

• 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.

• The practical skill of integrating automated tests with various systems like version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools.

• 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.

•  identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation, and then develop innovative, data-driven solutions is a core skill.

• The ability to execute predefined test cases and also perform unscripted exploratory testing.

• 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.

• 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: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant quality assurance/automated testing experience; or three years of experience as a Business Analyst or Software Engineer in the Colorado Judicial Department.

OR

Three years of relevant quality assurance/automated testing experience; or three years of experience as a Business Analyst or Software Engineer within the Colorado Judicial Department. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

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