Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to strengthen software quality initiatives for an organization in Columbus, Ohio. The role focuses on developing automated testing frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD workflows, validating applications across UI, API, and backend layers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve software quality and release dependability.
Responsibilities
- Build, refine, and support automated testing frameworks covering user interface, API, and backend validation
- Shape the overall automation approach by defining practical standards, processes, and quality-focused engineering practices
- Transform manually executed test scenarios into reliable automated scripts that improve efficiency and repeatability
- Embed automated test execution within continuous integration and delivery workflows to support rapid, dependable releases
- Run and maintain functional, regression, and smoke test suites to confirm application readiness and stability
- Investigate defects and failed test results to identify underlying causes and help drive effective resolution
- Communicate test progress, quality indicators, and outcome summaries to project stakeholders and delivery teams
- Partner with product, business, development, and QA colleagues to confirm requirements are testable and quality expectations are achieved
- Guide and support team members in the use of automation tools, frameworks, and sound testing practices
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
- At least 5 years of quality assurance experience with significant hands-on involvement in test automation
- Demonstrated ability to create automated testing frameworks within Agile software delivery environments
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into release processes
- Strong understanding of API and microservices testing approaches
- Working knowledge of scripting, debugging, and automation tools such as Postman
- Strong communication, collaboration, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms, with preference for Azure exposure
Benefits
- Free online training
- Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.
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