Software Engineer I, QA (New Grad)

True Anomaly • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

True Anomaly is seeking a detail-oriented Software QA Engineer early in their career to help ensure product quality throughout the software lifecycle. The role involves executing manual and automated tests, documenting defects, collaborating with developers and product teams, and helping maintain QA practices and test scripts. The position is a three-month temporary employment engagement, with potential conversion to regular employment based on performance and business need. It is onsite at either the Centennial, Colorado, or Long Beach, California, location, with travel to other sites as needed. The listed base salary is $70,000 in Denver or $80,000 in Long Beach. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and eligible for a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance. The role is open until successfully filled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent education.
• 0–2 years of experience in software QA or testing; internships count.
• General understanding of the software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and agile processes.
• Basic understanding of coding languages; JavaScript is preferred.
• Familiarity with Jira ticketing and Git.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, or Selenium.
• Experience with API tooling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Motivation to learn and grow within the QA industry.
• A proactive, problem-solving, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test cases against a full-stack software product.
• Document and report software defects in Jira throughout the software lifecycle.
• Participate in agile team sprint planning and stand-ups.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and reproduce issues.
• Assist in maintaining a growing repository of manual and automated test scripts in the Playwright framework.
• Contribute continuously to QA standards and testing processes.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, with HSA/HRA options.
• Flexible Time Off for exempt employees or accrued PTO of up to 25 days for non-exempt employees.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Parental leave and sick leave.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks for in-office employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Equity participation as part of total compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level