ECCO Select is a talent acquisition and consulting company specializing in people, process and technology solutions. We provide the talent behind the technology enabling our clients to achieve their goals. For more information about ECCO Select, visit us at www.eccoselect.com.

Position Title:     Quality Assurance Engineer

Location Information  

Remote; in-office quarterly - Kansas City

Position Responsibilities:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team. You will play a critical role in ensuring software quality and a seamless user experience through the design, development, and execution of comprehensive test cases and by promoting robust test coverage across complex testing scenarios. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support the ongoing evolution of our product suite by:

• Designing, developing, and executing thorough test cases for complex scenarios to promote and ensure effective test coverage.
• Creating, updating, and managing test data through different stages of the software development lifecycle.
• Improving, maintaining, and adapting existing tests, and generating new ones as the product evolves.
• Investigating and resolving a wide range of issues using analytical skills and a solid grasp of QA best practices.
• Devising effective testing strategies and solutions, even with limited information, drawing on experience and technical insight.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, communicating findings clearly, and tailoring recommendations to varied audiences.
• Contributing to automation initiatives, and assisting with scripting or other automation-related tasks as required.

 

Essential Skills, Experience

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills, experience, and aptitudes:

• Proficiency analyzing documentation and conducting research to validate software requirements.
• Strong ability to apply quality assurance and business analysis methodologies to ensure applications meet defined business and user needs.
• Excellent analytical mindset with the capability to interpret business processes and translate them into testable requirements, both functional and non-functional.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with internal teams, developers, stakeholders, and end users.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using data analysis, research, and iterative testing methods.
• Experience documenting and communicating test plans, test cases, and defect reports utilizing industry-standard tools and formats.
• Openness to receiving feedback and incorporating direction from senior QA members, developers, and product managers.
• Agility in learning new tools, technologies, and testing frameworks relevant to quality assurance.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced environments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with 5-7 years of relevant experience as an individual contributor in quality assurance or software testing roles.
• Experience with test management platforms such as Jira, Zephyr, or comparable solutions.
• Hands-on experience with REST API testing tools (e.g., Postman).
• Working knowledge of SQL for managing and validating test data.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Java, TypeScript, Selenium, Playwright, BDD, Gherkin, or Cucumber).
• Familiarity with CI/CD integration tools (such as GitLab CI).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong plus.
• Interest or hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and AI-powered tools (such as Kiro, Claude Code, Amazon Q, Copilot) is desirable.

ECCO Select is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Veterans of our United States Uniformed Services are specifically encouraged to apply for ECCO Select opportunities.

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