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MO-825-Quality Assurance Analyst SB26-149-QA1-2027

Denver, Colorado•Contract
$50 - $60 hourly
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About the Job
Must be local to Denver, CO.
This job is hybrid in Denver, CO.

Our client is looking for a Two Quality Assurance Analyst SB26-149-QA1-2027 AND SB26-1249-QE1-2027

9-month contract in Denver CO.

Position Description:
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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.

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