Senior QA Engineer

GavinHeath; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company based in Denver is seeking a Senior QA Engineer for a contract position. This role involves designing and implementing automated testing strategies for a 3rd party web application. The ideal candidate will bring expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and experience with test automation frameworks like Cypress. The position is fully remote, requiring candidates to reside in the MST time zone and offers the opportunity to mentor others while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Qualifications

• Expert proficiency in JavaScript required.
• Extensive experience in building and utilizing automation frameworks essential.
• Strong understanding of web application testing (functionality, performance, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated testing frameworks for web applications.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines for efficient releases.
• Mentor and coach team members on test automation best practices.

Skills

Automation Testing

JavaScript

Cypress

Test Automation Frameworks

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cypress

Selenium

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior QA Engineer

GavinHeath is partnering with a client in Denver, CO looking to add a Sr. QA Engineer to their team. The role is a CONTRACT position.

***100% Remote - Must Reside in MST Time Zone***

Responsibilities :

Automated Test Strategy and Implementation:

• Design, develop, and implement comprehensive automated test strategies for a 3rd party web application.

• Build, maintain, and enhance test automation frameworks utilizing Cypress

• Write, execute, and maintain automated test scripts focusing on functionality, performance, accessibility, and security.

• Maintain clear and concise documentation for all automated testing processes and frameworks.

CI/CD Integration:

• Integrate automated tests into DevOps pipelines to enable seamless Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows.

Collaboration and Knowledge Transfer:

• Collaborate effectively with internal development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders.

• Engage professionally and effectively with external vendors related to the 3rd party web application.

• Mentor and coach existing team members on test automation best practices, tools, and techniques, facilitating knowledge transfer.

Quality Assurance:

• Identify, analyze, and report software defects, and track them to resolution.

• Ensure that quality issues and defects are appropriately identified, documented, tracked, and resolved.

• Provide expert guidance on QA methodologies and best practices.

• Successful design, development, and implementation of the automated testing framework and test suites within the project timelines.

• Achieving agreed-upon automated test coverage for critical application functionalities.

• Seamless and effective integration of automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline, contributing to faster and more reliable releases.

• Clarity, completeness, and accuracy of test plans, documentation, and reports.

• Effective identification, reporting, and tracking of software defects.

• Positive feedback from team members regarding the quality of mentorship, knowledge transfer, and collaboration.

• Overall contribution to the quality and timely delivery of the software modernization project.

Qualifications :

Technical Expertise

• Expert proficiency in JavaScript.

• Extensive experience in building and utilizing test automation frameworks (e.g., Cypress, Selenium, Playwright).

• Demonstrated experience in integrating automated tests into DevOps pipelines for CI/CD workflows (e.g. Azure DevOps)

• Proven experience in developing and documenting comprehensive test plans.

• Strong understanding of web application testing, including functionality, performance, accessibility, and security testing.

Cognitive and Analytical

• Strong problem solving abilities

• Reporting and trend analysis

• Situational awareness

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong Collaboration Skills: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and with cross-functional teams.

• Vendor Engagement: Proven ability to effectively engage with and communicate with external vendors.

• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Proactive and Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and take initiative to drive project success.

• Mentorship and Coaching Abilities: Capacity to effectively transfer knowledge and mentor team members in test automation.

GavinHeath is an equal opportunity employer. GavinHeath will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, creed, ancestry, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

About the company

A certified Woman Owned Small Business, Denver-based staffing firmspecializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement. Weprovide boutique style service to our candidates, contractors, clients, andvendors. Specializing in IT & E...

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