01/06/26 12:41 PM
Greetings,
Client - State of ID
Location - Boise, ID
C2C - $75
10+years' experience ONLY
Agency Interview Type: Either Webcam or In Person
Work Arrangement: Remote
Short Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Test Engineer with strong hands-on experience in automated and manual testing.
Complete Description:
The ideal candidate will focus primarily on creating, executing, monitoring, and refining automated test cases while applying sound judgment on when manual testing is more appropriate. This role requires a deep understanding of how testing strategies contribute to delivering a functional, stable, and reliable product that aligns with business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium and related frameworks.
- Conduct API testing and performance testing using JMeter.
- Perform manual testing when automation is not suitable, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Write and execute complex SQL queries (Oracle & MSSQL) for data validation and backend testing.
- Collaborate with developers and product teams to identify, document, and resolve defects.
- Provide clear communication on blockers, level of effort, and testing progress.
- Conduct regression testing to confirm defect remediation.
- Generate and present test coverage reports as needed.
- Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
- Demonstrate knowledge of SDLC, Java programming, and modern web browsers during hands-on evaluations.
Required Qualifications
- Currently employed in a Quality Assurance role.
- 5–7 years of prior, continual experience in Quality Assurance roles.
- Strong, approaching expert-level, proficiency in:
- Selenium (UI automation)
- JMeter (performance/load testing)
- API Testing
- SQL (Oracle & MSSQL)
- Manual Testing
- Ability to determine when automation vs. manual testing is appropriate.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile/SAFe methodologies, and testing best practices.
- Familiarity with Java for automation scripting.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with:
- AppDynamics (application performance monitoring)
- Maven, Apache
- Linux administration (RHEL)
- Docker container development and testing (containerization)
- Awareness of infrastructure dependencies and ability to design tests that reflect real-world usage scenarios.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Enjoys identifying problems and stress-testing systems under realistic conditions.
- Understands application dependencies on infrastructure and incorporates this into test design.
- Creates tests that are easily deployable, maintainable, and executable by team members.
- Comfortable working as an individual contributor with ≥80% of their time spent on test case development, execution, and defect documentation."
Skills:
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | of Experience |
| Currently employed in a Quality Assurance role | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert-level proficiency in: Selenium (UI automation) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert-level proficiency in: JMeter (performance/load testing) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert-level proficiency in: API Testing | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert-level proficiency in: SQL (Oracle & MSSQL) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert-level proficiency in: Manual Testing | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with AppDynamics (application performance monitoring) | Desired | 3 | Years |
| Experience with Maven, Apache | Desired | 3 | Years |
| Experience with Linux administration (RHEL) | Desired | 3 | Years |
| Experience with Docker container development and testing (containerization) | Desired | 3 | Years |
Akash Nair
JSM Consulting
Phone – (609) 722-6600, ext. 110
Fax - 1-866-437-3411
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