Information Technology Quality Assurance

QA Engineer – Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid, Local Candidates Only) Rate Type: W2 or IC (S-Corp or C-Corp) only Job ID# 84005 We are looking for an experienced QA Engineer to join our growing team in Minneapolis, MN. This role reports to the Director of QA Engineering and will focus on testing, building, and supporting test automation for our proprietary software solutions. You will collaborate with project teams to deliver strategic and tactical enhancements while working closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, InfoSec, and Release Management teams. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain Test Cases and Test Plans for proprietary software. • Build and maintain Automated Test Suites using modern frameworks. • Conduct functional, exploratory, user acceptance, and automated testing throughout the SDLC and release process. • Promote engineering excellence by developing high-quality software testing practices. • Mentor other QA engineers on User Acceptance Testing, including issue tracking and triaging bugs vs. enhancements. • Contribute to development across the entire stack (backend, DB, front end, UI). • Collaborate with business partners, product owners, and technology teams in a highly agile, collaborative environment. • Support high-velocity delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. • 5+ years of experience in software testing and test development. • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies: black box, white box, functional, system, exploratory, and automated testing. • Experience with Test Automation Frameworks such as Appium or Selenium. • Proven track record in creating comprehensive test plans and test cases for custom software. • Experience testing web applications, web APIs, and data-driven applications. • Hands-on experience designing and implementing automated test suites. • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile delivery environments. • Experience with cloud platforms and service-oriented architectures (SOA) is a plus. • Strong SQL coding and debugging skills. • Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly understand complex business problems.