Quality Assurance Engineer

King County•Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer for its Software Quality Assurance team. The role supports the delivery of reliable, high-quality applications by partnering with project managers, business analysts, developers, product owners, and vendors to test agreed-upon functionality in development projects. The engineer creates and executes test cases for projects of varying sizes and complexity, tracks and documents defects, validates fixes, and provides a final assessment of product readiness. The position works across multiple projects and release cycles, participates in sprint planning, and tests applications across browsers, platforms, and devices. Testing includes client-server applications on wired and wireless networks and may involve Windows, Android, and iPhone platforms. The role is a 24-month Term-Limited Temporary position. KCIT uses a hybrid work model with both onsite work at the Chinook Building in Seattle and telecommuting; the balance depends on business needs and may change. Employees must reside in Washington state within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite, maintain a reliable home workspace and internet connection, and remain available during scheduled work hours. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; alternative schedules may be considered by the manager. The position is FLSA exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. It is represented by Protec17: Information Technology.

Requirements

Four or more years of software testing experience, preferably with web-based applications.
At least one year of experience testing on Mac, Windows, iOS, and/or Android operating systems.
Experience analyzing business and functional requirements to create test strategies and test cases.
Experience with bug-tracking tools or ticketing systems such as Microsoft Azure DevOps or Jira.
Deep understanding of web technologies, including server/browser interactions, Edge, Chrome, Safari, JSP, JavaScript, and other scripting languages.
Experience querying databases, including Oracle and SQL.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.
At least one year of experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM.
Demonstrated passion, curiosity, and strong attention to detail.
Ability to independently manage testing activities across multiple projects and release cycles.
Proven success working in fast-paced environments with frequent change.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A positive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Flexibility to take on varied responsibilities and contribute beyond defined role boundaries.
Genuine enthusiasm for quality across software, web applications, and broader work practices.
Must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Must maintain a home workspace with reliable internet access and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the Dynamics 365 platform, Power Apps, and F&O applications.
Knowledge of AI testing methodologies and prompting.
Knowledge of web services testing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Azure DevOps.
Understanding of ADA compliance (WCAG 2.0) and performance, load, and security/penetration testing methodologies for web applications.
Experience with debugging tools such as Google Chrome Developer Tools, Firefox Firebug, or HTTP Fox.

Responsibilities

Translate business, functional, and technical requirements into test plans and test cases for applications delivered by the development team.
Log bugs and facilitate bug triages with key members of the development team.
Document test cases, test runs, test case results, and test execution reports.
Validate bug fixes.
Work directly with software developers, business analysts, project managers, and product owners to support delivery of high-quality applications.
Participate in sprint planning by analyzing scope, evaluating requirements and risks, and estimating test deliverables.
Test applications on multiple browsers and platforms, including desktop, mobile, and networked devices.
Test client-server applications running over wired and wireless networks on Windows, Android, and/or iPhone platforms.
Independently own, prioritize, and execute testing activities across multiple projects and release cycles.
Research problems and learn independently when needed.
Provide guidance on emerging testing tools and technologies.