Apex Systems
QA Engineer
The QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans to ensure the quality and reliability for an enterprise-wide data and automation platform. This role will identify and document defects, collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in testing methodologies. The QA Engineer plays a key role in ensuring products meet functional, performance, and security standards before release. Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools and languages such as Python and JavaScript (Python is required). Implement automated tests to cover functional, regression, and performance scenarios. Create and execute E2E test plans and test cases based on requirements and specifications. Validate software applications against functional and performance expectations. Identify, document, and track software defects in a bug-tracking system. Collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution of issues. Analyze test results and provide clear, concise quality reports for stakeholders. Track and report on quality metrics, such as defect density and open defect counts. Partner with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align on quality goals. Participate in design reviews and requirement analysis meetings to provide QA input. Recommend and implement improvements to existing testing practices and methodologies. Stay up to date with QA trends, tools, and best practices. Maintain accurate and up-to-date testing documentation, including test cases, plans, and scripts. Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing. Use automation to streamline repetitive tasks, especially regression testing. Basic/Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test automation. Hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts with Python. Exposure to both manual and automated testing across the SDLC. Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and agile software development methodologies. Technical Skills Testing tools & Frameworks: Pytest, Playwright, JMeter. Programming/scripting: proficiency in Python JavaScript. Bug tracking and test management: Jira, Qmetry. CI/CD tools: GitLab. APIs: Experience with REST API testing using Postman, or similar tools. Version control: GitLab. Experience with performance testing and security best practices. 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.
The QA Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing test plans to ensure the quality and reliability for an enterprise-wide data and automation platform. This role will identify and document defects, collaborate with developers and stakeholders to resolve issues, and contribute to continuous improvement in testing methodologies. The QA Engineer plays a key role in ensuring products meet functional, performance, and security standards before release. Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using tools and languages such as Python and JavaScript (Python is required). Implement automated tests to cover functional, regression, and performance scenarios. Create and execute E2E test plans and test cases based on requirements and specifications. Validate software applications against functional and performance expectations. Identify, document, and track software defects in a bug-tracking system. Collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution of issues. Analyze test results and provide clear, concise quality reports for stakeholders. Track and report on quality metrics, such as defect density and open defect counts. Partner with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align on quality goals. Participate in design reviews and requirement analysis meetings to provide QA input. Recommend and implement improvements to existing testing practices and methodologies. Stay up to date with QA trends, tools, and best practices. Maintain accurate and up-to-date testing documentation, including test cases, plans, and scripts. Perform functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing. Use automation to streamline repetitive tasks, especially regression testing. Basic/Minimum Qualifications 4+ years of experience in software quality assurance or test automation. Hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated test scripts with Python. Exposure to both manual and automated testing across the SDLC. Experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and agile software development methodologies. Technical Skills Testing tools & Frameworks: Pytest, Playwright, JMeter. Programming/scripting: proficiency in Python JavaScript. Bug tracking and test management: Jira, Qmetry. CI/CD tools: GitLab. APIs: Experience with REST API testing using Postman, or similar tools. Version control: GitLab. Experience with performance testing and security best practices. 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.