QA Engineer

QA Tester

Contract | Hybrid | Loveland, CO

Duration: 6+ month contract

Pay Rate: $45-$60/hour

Location: Hybrid, Loveland, CO (3 days onsite)

Summary

We are seeking a QA Tester with strong analytical skills and experience in API and backend testing. This mid-to-senior level role focuses on validating complex systems end-to-end, ensuring integrations and data flows work as intended. You will design and execute test cases, collaborate with developers and product teams, and help improve QA processes. A BA/BSA background is highly valued, and technical skills can be taught if you bring curiosity and systems-level thinking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases for web, mobile, and backend systems.
• Validate API responses, data integrity, and system integrations.
• Perform regression, smoke, and exploratory testing across multiple environments.
• Document defects clearly in Jira and collaborate with engineering for resolution.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into actionable test plans.
• Partner with product and development teams to ensure release quality.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of manual QA experience (mid to senior level).
• Strong analytical mindset; ability to understand system architecture and workflows.
• Experience testing APIs and backend processes.
• BA/BSA background or equivalent experience in requirements analysis.
• Familiarity with SDLC, QA methodologies, and defect tracking tools.
• Nice to have: basic SQL for data validation; exposure to automation tools.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.