QA Analyst; Hybrid Onsite

Job Title

QA Analyst (Hybrid Onsite)

Location

Denver, CO

Duration

12 Months

Pay Rate

$65/hr on C2C /1099 (OR) $60/hr on W2 all inclusive

Interview Type

-

Note

Candidate Must Be Local

• 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, Type Script, 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 Dev Tools, 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, Git Lab, etc.) for logging bugs and tracking test progress.

• Knowledge of various database systems, including relational databases and No
  
  SQL 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 life cycles, 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.

• 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.

• 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 policies and procedures.

• Investigate customer complaints and product issues.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements.