QA Engineer

This is a direct-client opening for a QA Engineer located in Seattle, WA. Local candidates only - this is a 6+ month contract position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Execute testing of all things "front end" - including email campaigns, site content, site "look and feel"

Perform root cause analysis for defects and suggestions to eliminate future occurrences of similar defects

Direct the test effort for the features assigned to you - monitor test case execution and identify risk mitigation actions to keep the team on schedule

Provide testing status reports, participate in defect triage, and attend cross functional project meetings

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or other technical field

Six plus years of experience in testing complex, public-facing, database driven websites

Strong team player able to manage changing priorities and assist other team members as needed

Excellent communication skills - skilled at communicating with technical and non-technical groups

Experience in a fast paced/e-commerce environment delivering frequent releases preferred

Familiar with Agile/Scrum development preferred

Experience using Selenium & automated testing methodologies a plus