QA Engineer

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Incorporated seeks an experienced QA Engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test plans ensuring functional, technical, and regulatory compliance across our HHR products. The role balances own projects with daily QA team deliverables, driving high-quality software through rigorous testing.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, multitasking, and test-design skills, plus experience with API testing, Agile, and tools like JIRA, Postman, and Cypress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of software testing experience preferred.
• Experience with API testing is a plus.
• Gaming and pari-mutuel experience a plus.
• Experience with Agile methodologies desired.
• Experience with MongoDB preferred.
• Windows server experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of test methodologies.
• Experience deriving test plans and cases from system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute regression, functional, and end-to-end test cases as assigned by QA Manager or Director.
• Perform regression testing when defects are fixed.
• Reproduce issues reported from field and 3rd party partners.
• Create high-quality test cases based on requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Submit and track issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop knowledge of product to thoroughly test functionalities.
• Ensure test environments are established for each project.
• Execute various testing methodologies including API testing and integration testing.
• Interface with Engineering to resolve issues before release.
• Maintain relationships with other departments and vendors.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Test design

Regression testing

Issue troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

2+ years testing experience

Tools

JIRA

Practitest

Trello

Postman

Cypress

Job description

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At Exacta Systems, we’re not just shaping the future of gaming—we’re redefining it. As a leader in historical horse racing (HHR) technology, we create cutting-edge gaming solutions that power thrilling player experiences nationwide. Now part of the Churchill Downs family, we’re backed by a storied legacy of excellence in racing and gaming. This new chapter brings exciting opportunities for growth, stability, innovation, and impact. If you're looking for a career where technology meets tradition and where your ideas drive the future, let’s explore the possibilities together!

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for an experienced testing professional, who is passionate about both quality and testing, to join our growing team. This position is responsible for developing and executing test plans and cases on products, to ensure they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance to maintain high overall product quality. This position also requires an individual who can balance their own projects while maintaining the daily QA Team deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The QA Engineer is responsible for executing regression, functional and end to end test cases as assigned by QA Manager or Director.
• Perform regression testing when defects are fixed.
• Reproducing issues reported from the field and 3rd party partners.
• Work with QA Team to create high-quality test-case based in the requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Submit and track issues found during testing and ensure that issues are resolved promptly.
• Develop complete knowledge of product to test the functionalities thoroughly.
• Review project requirements and ensure necessary test environments are established for each assigned project.
• Responsible for executing an array of testing methodologies including system testing, regression testing, functional testing, integration testing, API testing, etc.
• Reproduce issues, when necessary, in order to assist software development in resolving the issues.
• Comprehensive understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle.
• Interface with the Engineering Department to resolve all reported issues before product release.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with other departments, customers, and third-party vendors.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members.
• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Capable of providing input and solutions on specific or project wide issues.
• Ability to leverage experience to deliver reliable and repeatable tests.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Working knowledge of tools such as JIRA, Practitest, Trello, postman, cypress, etc.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ of relevant software testing work experience preferred.
• Experience with API testing is a plus.
• Gaming and Pari-mutuel experience a plus
• Experience with Agile methodologies desired.
• Experience with Mongo DB preferred.
• Windows server experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of test methodologies
• Experience in deriving test plans/cases from system requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.