Quality Control Engineer III (Hybrid - Portland, OR)

Energy Solutions - USA•Portland, OR

3d•$108,000 - $125,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Energy Solutions is a growing company focused on market-based programs to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. We are seeking a Quality Control Engineer II to join our Information Systems team. In this role, you will work with our core systems, including the IRIS platform, to ensure the accuracy and reliability of complex technology solutions. You will have the opportunity to shape testing philosophies, elevate quality practices, and pioneer validation strategies across our software and data ecosystem. This position operates with independence, requiring the design, writing, and execution of automated and manual tests. You will collaborate with engineering teams to enhance test coverage and ensure flawless delivery, while also serving as a technical mentor to junior engineers. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong automation skills, capable of developing automated UI tests with minimal ramp-up and a passion for driving long-term process evolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent technical experience
Six years of experience testing software products in a professional setting
Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing test automation and quality assurance practices within complex software environments
Experience working with Agile methodologies and CI/CD environments to support reliable, efficient, and scalable software delivery
Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Pytest, or similar)
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings, testing outcomes, and quality risks to cross‑functional stakeholders
Proficiency in test automation and programming, with the ability to design, write, and maintain automated test cases (including UI tests) and supporting frameworks
Ability to analyze system behavior, identify defects, and resolve complex testing issues independently once familiar with the system and product landscape
Ability to influence testing approaches and quality decisions by providing informed input on coverage, prioritization, and test strategy
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new testing tools and technologies to improve testing effectiveness and efficiency

Responsibilities

Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test approaches for software features, workflows, and integrated systems
Develop and enhance automated testing frameworks and CI/CD quality integrations to improve reliability and scalability
Design and apply test approaches for assigned projects across functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing
Improve and monitor quality metrics for assigned projects to evaluate test effectiveness, defect trends, and coverage
Partner with engineering teams to integrate testing practices into development, deployment, and release workflows
Develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites using tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or Pytest
Write and improve automated UI tests based on prior automation experience and team practices
Perform hands-on testing across assigned systems and projects to identify defects, validate functionality, and reduce delivery risk
Conduct root cause analysis on recurring issues and support preventive actions to reduce defect recurrence
Support quality gate adherence within CI/CD processes and release workflows
Apply testing practices that align with expectations related to privacy, security, accessibility, and quality standards
Serve as a peer mentor and trainer to Quality Control Engineers I and II by sharing expertise and guiding testing practices
Evaluate and adopt new tools, automation techniques, and testing frameworks that improve efficiency and coverage