QUALITY ASSURANCE TESTER II

Palco•Boston, MA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Palco is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester II to join our growing team. This is a remote, work-from-home position. The QA Tester II plays a key role in ensuring software releases meet business and technical specifications, are free of defects, and are ready for production deployment. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of QA methodologies, and the ability to lead testing efforts across multiple projects. The QA Tester II is a subject matter expert in assigned areas and contributes to process improvement and mentoring junior testers.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in software QA testing, preferably in healthcare or financial services.
Experience working within Agile frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Hands-on experience with front-end test automation tools and frameworks; Playwright preferred.
Hands-on experience with back-end (API and database) testing, including load testing tools; JMeter preferred.
Hands-on experience testing mobile applications using tools such as LambdaTest.
Proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, interpret requirements, draw logical conclusions, and develop effective solutions to complex problems.

Nice To Haves

Playwright preferred
JMeter preferred

Responsibilities

Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for new features and system enhancements.
Lead regression testing efforts to ensure stability across releases.
Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to clarify requirements and resolve design issues.
Document and manage detailed defect reports, including reproduction steps and severity assessments.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.
Maintain and enhance automated UI and API test suites.
Analyze test results and provide actionable feedback to development teams.
Contribute to the development and documentation of QA processes and standards.
Mentor junior QA testers and support their professional development.

Benefits

Generous Paid time off.
Annual bonus potential.
Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to internal and external learning opportunities.
Great Work Environment: We are proud of our company culture of collaboration and the recognition we have received for our diversity efforts.
Employer shared Health Insurance cost
Employer paid Disability Insurance
Employer paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Vision Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Remote work environment
Paid holidays