Azure AppDev QA Engineer

The AzureAppDevQA Engineer is responsible for establishing, enforcing, and continuously improving quality assurance practices across the client Modernization Program. This role ensures that modernization and operational development efforts maintain production stability, reduce regression risk, and meet defined reliability and resiliency standards. The QA Engineer drives implementation of automated testing frameworks, integrates testing into CI/CD pipelines, and ensures release readiness criteria are consistently applied. This position plays a critical role in protecting business continuity during large-scale modernization efforts by validating functionality, performance, and recovery capabilities. This role operates as the quality authority within the application delivery team, partnering closely with engineering and Azure systems resources to improve release confidence and operational stability across all workstreams.

Experience: 8+ years QA experience supporting enterprise web applications. Experience creating and executing test plans and documenting results clearly. Experience with automated testing frameworks and test design patterns. Familiarity integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred). Strong defect management skills (repro steps, severity classification, verification). Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively with engineering teams

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings options, flexible time off (FTO), and professional development opportunities.

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