Quality Assurance Specialist

Job Summary:
As a QA Specialist you will work with our Quality Assurance team in the Technology Services and Solutions business unit to test and verify new and existing software products. The team you will primarily work with focuses on connected vehicle and digital infrastructure-related technology. As a QA specialist you will be responsible for developing managing and executing software test plans and test cases. Test coverage will include web applications Android and iOS mobile applications and APIs. This is a full-time benefited position that will involve hands-on software testing and exposure to numerous use cases.

The preferred candidate will be based in our office in either Laramie or Sheridan Wyoming or Fort Collins Colorado although other locations would be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop manage and execute test plans and test cases to evaluate software functionality usability reliability and compatibility.
• Perform hands-on manual and exploratory testing of web mobile and API-based applications.
• Identify edge cases unexpected behavior usability concerns and potential product risks.
• Determine when manual testing or automated testing is the most appropriate approach.
• Clearly document track and verify defects using bug tracking tools (such as those in Azure DevOps).
• Support regression integration and smoke testing efforts for regular releases.
• Contribute to test automation based on experience and project needs; candidates interested in developing automation skills will have opportunities to learn and grow. Evaluate and understand test results and metrics then effectively communicate them to management and the development team.
• Collaborate with developers product stakeholders and other QA team members to improve product quality.
• Mentor junior team members/interns.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics Physics related field is preferred or equivalent technical training with certification or bootcamp completion.
• Two or more years of experience in software quality assurance software testing or a related role.
• Experience developing and executing test cases and documenting test results.
• Strong manual and exploratory testing skills.
• Ability to recognize defects inconsistencies edge cases and usability concerns.
• Experience logging clear reproducible defects in a bug-tracking or work-management system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail accuracy and completeness.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate professionally with technical and nontechnical team members.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman Swagger or Bruno.
• Exposure to a programming or scripting language such as Java Python JavaScript or C.
• Experience withor an interest in learningtest automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium Playwright TestNG or pytest.
• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated test pipelines.
• Experience testing web applications or Android and iOS mobile applications.
• Experience working in Agile software-development environments.

Performance Metrics:
Quality Assurance Specialists will be evaluated on the following key performance areas during their first year:

1. Communication and Professional Conduct:

• Communicates respectfully and professionally with management and team members. Represents the organization professionally in internal and external settings as appropriate. Consistently deliver clear testing feedback ensuring test results and quality concerns are documented and communicated in a timely manner.

2. Technical Learning and Task Execution:

• Demonstrates and continuously expands knowledge of software products business processes testing methodologies and QA tools. Applies technical expertise to identify risks improve test coverage and support delivery of high-quality products.

3. Project Participation:

• Reliably attend and collaborate during team meetings. Engaged willing to learn and work collaboratively with team members while performing testing duties independently. Communicates progress questions and issues to supervisors or project leads.

What We Offer:

• Industry-leading 401(k) retirement plan including a 6% discretionary match
• Paid time off including vacation flex sick paid family medical leave and holiday pay
• Comprehensive health insurance program (medical dental vision and prescription)
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Mentoring and opportunities for professional advancement
• Best-in-class safety culture

The salary information shown below is a general guideline ONLY. Salaries are based on candidates experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $55k- $80k

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate has been selected.

Trihydro is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age marital status genetic information disability or because of a protected Veteran status.