Software Engineer I, QA (New Grad)

Archer

Denver, CO0–2 yrs3h agovia LinkedIn

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
Must know
JiraAgileHelp desk
Nice to have
JavaScriptGitSeleniumREST APIs
Work
On-site in Denver
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Listed
Nov 12, 2026 · still open

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About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Software QA Engineer to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone early in their QA career who is passionate about ensuring product quality within the software lifecycle, learning automation tooling, and collaborating with developers in a fast-paced industry. This is a 3-month temporary employment engagement with potential to convert to regular employment based on performance and business need.

Key Responsibilities

  • Execute manual and automated test cases against a full stack software.
  • Document and report software defects within the software lifecycle in Jira.
  • Participate in an agile team sprint planning/stand-ups.
  • Collaborate with developers and product teams to clarify requirements and reproduce issues.
  • Assist in maintaining a growing test repository of manual and automated scripts within Playwright framework.
  • Continuous contribution to QA standards and testing processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelors degree in computer science or related field/equivalent education.
  • 0-2 years experience in software QA/testing (internships included).
  • General understanding of software development lifecycle, testing methodologies, and Agile processes.
  • Basic understanding of coding languages (preferred JavaScript).
  • Familiarity with Jira ticketing and Git.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • Exposure to automation tooling (Playwright/Cypress/Selenium).
  • Experience with API tooling.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/Jenkins, etc.).
  • Motivated to learn and grow within the QA industry.
  • Team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to manage time and tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Flexible mindset.

Additional Requirements

  • Work Location: Onsite at Centennial, CO or Long Beach, CA.
  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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