Quality Engineer

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The Enterprise Applications team is seeking a Quality Engineer to help ensure the reliability

and performance of high-visibility, enterprise capabilities that support our diverse software

landscape. This role focuses on quality assurance across the full technology stack, promoting

quality at every stage of the software development lifecycle. As a key contributor to our

enterprise technology platform, you'll help drive business value by championing quality-first

practices, implementing automated testing strategies, and ensuring our solutions meet the

highest standards. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, innovation,

and the creation of best-in-class experiences for our engineering community.

Join us and help shape the future of enterprise software-one quality release at a time!

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (3 days/week). Candidates who are located within 50 miles of a West Bend office location will work a hybrid schedule for collaboration days, team meetings or other in-person events.

The internal deadline to apply is 04/30/2025. External applications will be accepted on a rolling basis while the position remains open.

Experience testing applications built with .NET and RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with API specifications and testing practices (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, contract testing)
• Proficiency in automated unit, integration, and regression testing using .NET
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to validate builds, deployments, and releases in cloud environments
• Strong focus on quality craftsmanship, advocating for best practices in testability, maintainability, and reliability
• Deep understanding of Shift-Left testing principles-actively collaborating with key stakeholders to define quality earlier in the development lifecycle
• Ability to lead and drive QA phases, including test planning, execution oversight, issue tracking, and stakeholder alignment

Practical Experience With One Or More Of The Following:

• Applying Shift-Left testing practices to drive earlier detection of defects through collaboration and test-driven development
• Facilitating and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in partnership with business stakeholders, including issue triage and test coordination
• Testing in cloud-based environments (preferably Microsoft Azure), including distributed systems and microservice interactions
• Supporting quality for AI/LLM solutions, including prompt validation, output testing, and edge case coverage in RAG or Semantic Kernel-based applications
• Working with event-driven architectures, such as Azure Service Bus or NServiceBus, and validating asynchronous workflows

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The salary range for this position is $77,000 - $131,000/yr

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.Compensation decisions are made by West Bend and are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

West Bend offers a comprehensive benefit plan including but not limited to:

• Medical & Prescription Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Accidental Death & Disability

• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

• Pet Insurance

• Paid Time Off. Standard first year PTO is 17 days, pro-rated based on month of hire. Enhanced PTO may be available for experienced candidates

• Bonus eligible based on performance

• West Bend will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for Colorado employees, in accordance with its plans and policies.

West Bend provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotion.