IT QA Engineer
About Us
Welcome to Ardent Mills, a company dedicated to helping our customers innovate and grow, with the industry's broadest range of traditional and organic flours, whole grains, customized blends, and specialty products. Our ingredients are backed by unrivaled technical support, food safety solutions, and the supply assurance of a coast-to-coast network of more than 40 community mills and blending facilities, an artisan commercial bakery, and a Mobile Innovation Center.
Technology drives our ability to be industry leaders developing the next generation of user centered solutions that are changing the way our people connect, explore, and interact with information and our customers. Members of our tech-savvy, solutions focused and talented Application Support team, work with every role of our business to provide the technology used to nourish millions of people. We are passionate about our people and passionate about our mission and values.
About the Role
The IT QA Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest quality of our software products through the design and implementation of robust testing strategies. QA Engineers leverage their expertise in quality assurance methodologies and automation testing to drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional software solutions.
Day to Day Responsibilities (required)
- Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing.
- Identify, record, and track defects; collaborate closely with development teams to facilitate timely resolution.
- Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and tools to optimize testing processes.
- Conduct performance, regression, and integration testing to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Collaborate with the IT Test Automation Manager, Product Owners/Managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.
- Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices in testing and quality assurance.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation testing.
- Proficient in test automation using Playwright, along with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Hands-on experience testing applications built on the Microsoft stack: .NET, Angular, and SQL Server.
- Strong SQL skills for data validation, test data setup, and backend verification against SQL Server.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).
- Experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ideally Azure DevOps.
- Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6) and DevOps practices.
- API-level test automation expertise.
- Experience with web service technologies such as XML, JSON, and REST.
Location:
At this time, Ardent Mills is not hiring in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Wyoming. Candidates must reside in an eligible state to be considered for employment.
Remote CO
Address:
126 Remote, Denver CO, 80202
Additional Locations (if applicable):
Employment Type:
Full time
Additional Information:
Competitive Compensation:
We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $86,200.00 - $107,700.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual.
Benefits:
At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).
Application Deadline:
09/06/2026
09/06/2026
EEO Commitment:
At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.
En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:
At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:
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Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
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Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com
