QA Engineer - Hybrid

Genesis
10 is currently seeking a QA Developer (Hybrid) for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a technology company. Positions are located in either Columbus, OH;
Fairfax, VA; or Hampton, VA. Pay Range: $ per hour, W2 This role is critical in maintaining high software quality standards and providing reliable solutions that meet user and business requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of software products by identifying defects, conducting tests, and validating that the software functions as expected. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and an understanding of software testing methodologies to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test plans, test cases, and scripts to ensure software quality Perform functional, regression, performance, and security testing to identify bugs or defects Collaborate with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand product requirements and testing needs Identify, document, and track software defects, ensuring clear communication of issues and their resolutions Use test automation tools and frameworks to increase the efficiency of the testing process Assist in continuously improving QA processes, tools, and best practices Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and assist clients with product validation Assist in troubleshooting production issues and replicating customer-reported defects in testing environments Monitor application performance and run performance tests to ensure scalability Report quality metrics and test results to management and stakeholders Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field 2-5 years of proven experience as a quality assurance engineer, software tester, or similar role with expertise in manual and automated testing Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or JavaScript to build and run automated test scripts Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools (Selenium, JUnit, TestNG), and frameworks

Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (JIRA, Bugzilla) Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems like Git Familiarity with Agile methodology and tools (Scrum, Kanban) Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Desired skills:
Relevant certification in software testing or quality assurance (ISTQB, CSTE, or similar)

Experience with performance testing tools (Load Runner or JMeter) Familiarity with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Azure) Understanding of database management systems and SQL for data verification

Experience with version control and collaboration tools (Git, Bitbucket) Knowledge of security testing practices and tools

Experience with API testing and mobile app testing (iOS and Android) Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis
10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis
10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis
10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis
10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis
10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis
10 for 5-20 years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis
10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis
10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas,…