Quality Assurance Engineer

Apex Systems

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Professional training

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer in Denver, CO to lead both manual and automated testing efforts. You will design test plans, write and maintain automated scripts, and collaborate across software engineering teams to ensure product quality throughout the development lifecycle.

The role requires strong knowledge of testing principles, experience with Playwright and TypeScript, and the ability to translate complex requirements into precise test cases.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of QA/automated testing experience, or 3 years as a Business Analyst or Software Engineer.
3+ years of QA/automation testing experience or BA/SE background with related fields.
Experience writing, running and maintaining automated test scripts and data-driven tests.

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test plans and cases.
Develop and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, TypeScript, Java, k6).
Investigate defects, document findings, and collaborate with engineers to reproduce and fix issues.
Translate requirements into comprehensive test cases and acceptance criteria.
Implement test data governance and ensure traceability of tests to requirements.
Support CI/CD pipelines and integrate tests with version control and test management tools.

Skills

Manual testing

Automated testing

Playwright

TypeScript

Java

CI/CD

Test management

GitLab

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Playwright

TypeScript

Java

MCP

Zephyr Scale

Job description

Position Summary

Job ID: 3047411

Position: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Denver, CO

Pay Rate Range: $110,000-135,000

Key Responsibilities

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.

Background Checks

Background checks: Must be able to pass Criminal, financial backgrounds and drug test

Required 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

Agile (Agile Development Methodology) 4-6 years of experience
IBM DB2 UDB 1-3 years of experience
JavaScript 4-6 years of experience
JSON 4-6 years of experience
Communication skills both verbal and written 4-6 years of experience
Software Troubleshooting 4-6 years of experience

Apex Benefits Overview

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.

ADA Accommodation

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.