IT Solutions Engineer II – QA

Gravity IT Resources; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Gravity IT Resources is seeking an IT Solutions Engineer II – QA contract role. The candidate will be a seasoned QA analyst, executing automated and manual testing across the SDLC, collaborating with agile/QA teams, and contributing to automation frameworks and QA practices.

The role involves implementing testing tools within CI/CD, guiding teams on QA standards, and maintaining documentation. Strong knowledge of automation frameworks and evolving QA trends is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of QA analyst experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with test management tools (Octane, Quality Center, MS Azure DevOps).
• Experience with UI test automation tools (Selenium, Appium, UFT, TestProject, MS Test Studio).
• 3 years of ETL testing experience.
• 3 years of API testing experience.
• 1–3 years of agile delivery in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Recommends software testing solutions based on applied technologies.
• Ensures adherence to software Quality Assurance standards and processes.
• Creates automated and manual test scripts.
• Collaborates with test automation team members to define guidelines, templates, and standards.
• Performs peer code reviews for automated test scripts.
• Implements software testing tools with CI/CD test execution.
• Teaches QA practices and tools to agile team members.
• Documents QA practices and processes.
• Participates in user story grooming with agile team members.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies and processes.
• Maintains a positive attitude with openness to change.
• Works independently as a self-starter.
• Collaborates with a team-oriented perspective supporting collective success.

Skills

Quality Assurance experience

Agile delivery

Learning mindset

Education

4-year CS-related degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Octane

Quality Center

MS Azure DevOps

Selenium

Appium

UFT

TestProject

MS Test Studio

Postman

Ready API

LoadRunner

JMeter

Ready API Performance

Query Surge

RightData

PowerCenter

Job description

Job Title: IT Solutions Engineer II – QA

Location Requirements: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract

Role Overview:
You will be a seasoned Quality Assurance analyst with extensive software testing knowledge. Your experience with both automated and manual testing will support the software development life cycle. You’ll collaborate with agile and QA team members to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business needs. You’re expected to propose testing tools, contribute to automation frameworks, create tests, and document QA practices and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Recommends software testing solutions based on applied technologies
• Ensures adherence to software Quality Assurance standards and processes
• Creates automated and manual test scripts
• Collaborates with test automation team members to define guidelines, templates, and standards
• Performs peer code reviews for automated test scripts
• Implements software testing tools with CI/CD test execution
• Teaches Quality Assurance practices and tools to agile team members
• Documents Quality Assurance practices and processes
• Participates in user story grooming with agile team members
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for learning new technologies and processes
• Maintains a positive attitude with openness to change
• Works independently as a self-starter
• Collaborates with a team-oriented perspective supporting collective success

Required Qualifications:

• 3 – 5 Years’ experience as a Quality Assurance analyst in a technical environment
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience with test management tools like: Octane, Quality Center, MS Azure DevOps
• 3 – 5 Years’ experience with UI test automation tools like: Selenium, Appium, Unified Functional Testing (UFT), TestProject, MS Test Studio
• 3 Years’ experience with Source-To-Target data integration/ETL testing
• 3 Years’ experience with API testing
• 1 – 3 Years’ of agile delivery in a matrixed organizational
• Proven experience and knowledge of software test automation frameworks
• Proven experience maintaining software testing tools and CI/CD test execution
• High awareness of the latest software Quality Assurance trends and best practices
• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4-Year degree with a concentration in Computer Science, or similar duration of relevant experience
• 3 Years’ experience with an API testing tool like: Postman or Ready API (Soap UI Pro)
• 3 Years’ experience with a performance testing tool like: Loadrunner, JMeter, or Ready API Performance
• 3 Years’ experience with an automated data validation tool like: Query Surge, Right Data, Power Center
• Experience implementing software testing tools with CI/CD test execution

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Gravity IT Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.