Quality Assurance Specialist

Salary

$98,819.14 - $125,258.85 Annually

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025-25864

Department

KCIT - Information Technology

Opening Date

11 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C19 : PROTEC17-Information Tech

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

This Special Duty or Term-Limited Temporary role is open to all King County employees and the public and is expected to be 24 months in duration.

King County Information Technology - Software Quality Assurance (QA) team is looking for two QA Specialists to work closely with project managers, business analysts, vendors and developers to test agreed upon application functionality. The QA Specialists will create and execute test cases to fully exercise all functionality within a development project. The QA Specialists are also responsible for developing test plans for projects of varying size, scope, and complexity in order to deliver high-quality systems on schedule. In addition, the QA Specialists will also document and track all defects, as well as giving a final assessment of quality before product release.

The ideal candidates will demonstrate exceptional strategic thinking, combining a big-picture perspective with an attention to detail to identify viable solutions and proactively mitigate risk.

KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice, KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage, empower, and serve our residents, businesses, communities and interested stakeholders. As the first-place recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey, KCIT is recognized for its vision, strategy, innovation, and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers, building stronger communities through innovation.

KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the region's most critical services. As the business solutions partner, we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT, please visit : http : / / kingcounty.gov / depts / it.aspx

Job Duties

• Translate business, functional, and technical requirements into test plans and test cases to execute against applications delivered by the development team.
• Log bugs and facilitate bug triages with key members of the development team.
• Document test cases, test runs, test case results, and deliver test execution reports.
• Validate bug fixes.
• Work directly with software developers, business analysts, project managers, and product owners to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications.
• Participate in sprint planning by analyzing scope, evaluating requirements and risks, and providing estimates for test deliverables.
• Conduct testing on multiple browsers and platforms - including desktop, mobile, and networked devices.
• Conduct testing on client-server applications running over wired and wireless networks on Windows, Android, and / or iPhone platforms.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We would like to hear from you if you possess :

Soft Skills :

Desired Qualifications :

Supplemental Information

Hybrid Work

KCIT works as a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the Chinook Building 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104, USA.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Classification

Quality Assurance Engineer - 742501

Union

This position is represented by Professional and Technical Employees (PTE) Local 17 - Information Technology bargaining unit.

Work Schedule

The normal work week for this position is Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Are you ready to APPLY!?

The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A resume and completed King County Application detailing your experience and qualifications is required. Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.

Questions

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ira Becton, irbecton@kingcounty.gov or 206-492-6919.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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