Java Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Work must be performed on site in Salt Lake City, Utah. If you are interested in applying for this position, please e-mail:

• Your resume (must contain a detailed work history)
• An initial screening (download form)
• A completed qualifications survey (download form)
• A completed reference check permission form (download form)

Send all required materials to qa_engineer@niche-associates.com. Note the position you are applying for (Software Quality Assurance Engineer) in the subject line of your e-mail.

This position is for a senior level, highly experienced Java quality assurance engineer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related scientific field
• Six or more years of commercial experience in both automated and manual testing of Java applications
• Experience developing test methods and tools to validate product requirements
• Experience managing test cases
• Experience performing functional and regression testing and conducting test case execution, including performance and load testing of systems and software
• Experience developing an automated test suite
• Significant experience with Microsoft Windows OSes
• Experience using Microsoft Office SharePoint (MOSS)
• Superior analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to interact effectively with management, peers, and subordinates
• Honesty and reliability

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree(s) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related scientific field
• Eight or more years of commercial experience in both automated and manual testing of Java applications

This position is a full time position. You must be able to work normal business hours, at either the Niche offices or at a client site. You must be willing to occasionally work a flexible schedule; there will be instances when you are required to adjust your schedule in order to meet a deadline.

Base compensation will be in the high market range for the required skills and experience.

Niche Associates offers excellent benefits including paid medical and dental insurance, disability insurance, a 401k plan with a 50% employer match on up to 6% of salary, cafeteria plan, profit sharing, bonuses, paid personal time, paid holidays, and a pleasant work environment. Niche also pays additional compensation for all hours worked over 40 in any week.

Please do not phone or contact us, except by the provided e-mail address, unless we first contact you.

Niche Associates is an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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