Quality Assurance Engineer

Troy Web Consulting

. Create and execute test plans .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeCohoes • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software testing, including test planning, execution, and automation using frameworks like Playwright with JavaScript or TypeScript. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality assurance and effective communication of testing outcomes.

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Software Testing ExperienceTest Planning and Case DesignAutomated Testing FrameworksAPI Testing with PostmanAgile / Scrum Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Test PlanningTest Case DesignRegression TestingIntegration TestingAPI TestingJavaScriptTypeScriptSQLHTMLCSS

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightPostmanAzure DevOpsTestRailGitAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Quality AssuranceAgileExploratory TestingUser Acceptance TestingBrowser Compatibility Testing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudJavaScriptSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and execute test plans
Maintain regression test suites
Investigate issues and work with project teams to ensure applications meet client requirements
Manage testing activities independently across multiple projects
Plan and perform QA activities from requirements review through release
Create, execute and maintain test plans, test cases, regression suites, test results and requirements traceability documentation
Perform functional, exploratory, integration, API, browser compatibility and release testing
Create, execute, troubleshoot and maintain automated regression tests using established testing standards and good coding practices
Use AI tooling to assist with test design, documentation and automation
Review and validate generated work for accuracy, appropriate coverage and maintainability
Investigate issues, determine whether failures are caused by the application, test code or environment, and document defects clearly
Work with Business Analysts, Designers, Developers and Project Managers to review requirements, identify gaps and establish test coverage
Communicate test results, outstanding defects, risks and release readiness to project teams and clients
Participate in Agile team activities and help maintain QA best practices and project documentation
Perform quality checks on software releases and other client deliverables
Track work activities and meet established project budgets and timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be US based only
Valid/current LinkedIn Profile URL within the resume
3+ years of software testing experience, primarily with software applications, or equivalent demonstrated experience
Strong understanding of QA fundamentals, including test planning, test case design, exploratory testing, regression testing, integration testing and user acceptance testing
Ability to review requirements and acceptance criteria and develop test cases with clear steps, expected results and appropriate test data
Experience with an automated testing framework; Playwright using JavaScript or TypeScript preferred
Ability to read, troubleshoot and maintain created tests
Experience using AI tools, preferably Anthropic Claude or Claude Code, to create and maintain test cases, regression suites and automation, with ability to independently verify results
Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript sufficient to understand automation code, locators, assertions and basic debugging
Experience testing REST APIs using Postman or a comparable tool
Working knowledge of SQL, relational databases, HTML, CSS and browser developer tools
Experience documenting defects with reproducible steps, expected and actual results, and supporting evidence
Experience working with Git, Agile / Scrum teams and test management tools such as Azure DevOps or TestRail
Experience with responsive design, browser compatibility and mobile application testing
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, independent troubleshooting and ability to work directly with team members and clients
Optional / Nice to Have: Experience running automated tests through Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions or similar tools
Optional / Nice to Have: Experience with accessibility testing, performance testing, security testing or mobile automation using Appium or comparative tools
Optional / Nice to Have: Experience with Microsoft Azure, cloud applications or service oriented architectures
Optional / Nice to Have: Experience assisting and mentoring other team members

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary + bonus
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage on day 1 of employment
Generous 401(k) match and employer contribution
Generous PTO + 8 company paid holidays
Strong emphasis on work life balance, 40 hour weeks
Remote work opportunities and flexible working hours
Extensive training and career development opportunities