Quality Assurance Engineer

Job description

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Quality Assurance Engineer:

As a member of the Information Technology team, the Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer ensures the integrity and reliability of production systems by thoroughly testing code changes and validating customer requirements. The QA Engineer works independently within an assigned Scrum team, actively participating in Scrum ceremonies and collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders.

In this role, the QA Engineer promotes QA standards and best practices, develops detailed test cases for user stories, and maintains traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects. The QA Engineer executes tests throughout the development lifecycle and provides regular updates on test execution status and quality metrics to management, ensuring visibility into progress and potential risks.

Duties:

• Develop, publish, and implement comprehensive test plans for complex commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications, such as Salesforce and SAP, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Conduct functional, integration, system, and regression testing to validate all software releases and ensure high standards of quality and reliability.
• Analyze functional requirements and design documentation to develop detailed test plans that effectively cover specified use cases and edge cases.
• Collaborate closely with business analysts, developers, and product owners to confirm that software functionality meets both technical specifications and end-user needs.
• Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts using tools like Selenium and programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Python to streamline testing processes.
• Create and maintain QA documentation, including test cases and results, to provide comprehensive insights for all testing phases.
• Define, track, and report QA metrics such as defect density and open defect counts, ensuring accurate representation of software quality and risk areas.
• Participate in SOX compliance and audit activities to support regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders to verify that software solutions meet real-world requirements.
• Contribute to special projects as needed, adapting to evolving business and technical needs.
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, maintain standard business hours, and ensure regular on-site presence up to two days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 10% for onsite support, datacenter build-out/expansions, or for training as needed, with the potential for increased in-office presence or travel as business needs evolve.
• Ability to implement and support critical changes during scheduled maintenance windows, including nights and weekends.
• Strong focus on meeting deadlines and delivering quality work in a fast-paced setting with shifting priorities.
• Self-motivated and driven, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team, while consistently taking initiative.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies within Agile development environments required.
• Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex testing issues.
• Applied technical, analytical, and QA expertise to optimize systems and processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in quality assurance and business analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in the following tools is a plus: Agile Accelerator, Postman, MuleSoft, Workbench, and Jira.
• Proficiency in Selenium and Java/Python-based testing frameworks and tools to create and maintain automated test scripts.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI) tools like Jenkins and test automation in CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail or similar) required.
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) principles and frameworks required.

Education/Experience:

• Associate’s degree in a related field or completion of a relevant trade school preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum of 4 years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in network.
• Experience in API testing, including the ability to design, execute, and analyze API test cases for functionality, reliability, and performance using tools (e.g., JMeter, Postman, and SOATest) required.
• Experience in new product development testing within the Telecommunications or Data Center industry, with a strong focus on validating functionality, performance, and reliability of related products required.
• Experience with database structures and querying tools (e.g., Salesforce SOQL and SQL) for comprehensive data validation strongly preferred.
• Experience in system and functional testing for Salesforce, including end-to-end workflow validation strongly preferred.
• Professional-level certifications preferred (e.g., CCNA, CCDA, Network+, CompTIA, etc.)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Posting Timeline:

This role is anticipated to be posted through February 12, 2026.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $84,000 - $96,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans
• Health saving account (HSA) plans for employees participating in the High Deductible Health Plan
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution with a 5% company match
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) with a 15% discount
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO), 11 paid company holidays, and additional floating holidays
• Additional paid time off for school events, elder care, volunteering, bereavement, jury duty, voting, parental leave, and disability leave
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass

Additional Perks

• Wellness Reimbursement Program: Yearly stipend of $500 for employees and $300 for dependents, up to $800 total for the family
• Wellness Incentive Program: Participate in various wellbeing activities to earn up to $450 per year in cash incentives
• Technology Stipend: $100 monthly stipend
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Work-related learning and development with reimbursement on qualifying degree programs, up to $5,250 per year
• Giving Back: Charitable donation matches up to $5,000 per year and nominate organizations for Company Foundation grants
• Financial Management: Access to financial coaching, digital tools, and services to manage and pay student loan debt quicker
• Pet Insurance: Keep your furry friends healthy and happy
• Family Planning: Benefits and services related to fertility, pregnancy, menopause, adoption and surrogacy
• Employee Assistance Program: 24x7 service to support family, work, money, health, legal and life challenges
• Counseling and Caregiving Programs: Including access to mental health services, licensed counselors, and caregiving tools including membership for finding care
• Referral Bonus: Receive a $3,000 cash bonus if referred candidate is hired and meets eligibility requirements
• Discounts: Discounts, cash back offers, and perks on thousands of brands
• LinkedIn Learning Membership: Support your development when accessing LinkedIn’s online library of courses and videos

General Statements -

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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