QA Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY:
The QA Consultant is responsible for feature testing, system testing, and writing automated tests with limited supervision. This position works closely with Data Engineers, business analysts, and infrastructure engineers through all stages of the software/AI development process to ensure that all systems meet organization standards and end-user requirements. The QA Consultant analyst works on the most complex systems and problems as well as co-ordinates with the Offshore QC analysts if needed.
JOB DETAILS:
Not a contract-to-hire role.
Local candidates preferred but not required. Candidates must work core AZ hours (9am-4pm).
TIMELINE: The first batch of resumes will be sent to the hiring manager at 3pm AZ time on Monday, June 8, 2026.


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.
Works with project lead and project team to plan, estimate, schedule and execute testing for new applications and including:
Validating data pipelines, Data flow, Data accuracy, and all Data governance and quality checks
AI/Github CoPilot usage as part of AIDLC
Establishing, organizing and monitoring testing deliverables
Documenting and executing complex software test plans and strategies
Ensures traceability of test cases back to project requirements
Executing end to end test scenarios
Coordinating and supporting user-acceptance test plans
Working with project management and development staff to report and resolve complex issues
Works directly with appropriate IT personnel to understand project concept, objectives and approach of software development projects.
Ensures software applications are error-free and meet functional requirements.
Participate in all aspects of testing at all levels, including functional, system, regression and load testing.
Records and reports on testing metrics
Responsible for the overall success of testing.
Follows documentation standards and ensures support documentation is created and updated as necessary for all standard software.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.


EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or related field or equivalent experience.
3+ years experience performing QA activities.
SQL database experience.
Preferred:
Waste industry experience.
Usability testing
AS400 or iSeries experience
SQL, Snowflake, understanding of Medallion architecture
Agile experience
QA Tools - Snowflake dbt test
Software Quality Assurance Certification from an industry recognized organization


KNOWLEDGE AND COMPETENCIES
The following key competencies represent qualities, traits and behaviors that a successful employee will exhibit. This list is not exhaustive, as other qualities, traits and behaviors are also desired.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact with IT personnel on all levels to resolve complex issues and provide solutions in a timely manner.
Must have a desire for achieving excellence in customer satisfaction, process and product quality and reliability.
Ability to interact effectively as either a leader or as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
Understands the need for and consistently practices effective teamwork with others.
Capable of prioritizing and managing assignments, tasks and projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain a detail oriented approach while multitasking in a fast paced environment.


The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a full time position for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.