Quality Assurance Engineer
Gdh Consulting, Inc.

Role Summary
Quality Assurance Engineer responsibilities focus on ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of backend services that support platform RESTful APIs. This is a remote role at an intermediate level, working to validate functionality, integrations, and end-to-end behavior of microservices. The position emphasizes quality practices, observability, and continuous improvement across service lifecycles. Successful performance requires strong problem-solving skills, clear communication, and attention to secure integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain quality validation approaches for scalable backend services powering RESTful APIs
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for microservices in production-grade environments
• Validate clean and consistent API contracts across internal and external integrations
• Ensure secure and reliable integration testing with internal and external systems
• Assess service performance, resiliency, and reliability through automated and manual testing strategies
• Contribute to improving service observability by validating logging, metrics, and alerting behaviors
• Support shared engineering standards, reusable components, and automation across the microservices ecosystem
• Identify defects, reproduce issues, document findings, and drive clear resolution with engineering teams
• Collaborate on continuous improvement initiatives for QA processes and quality gates
• Maintain compliance and quality documentation aligned with organizational expectations and security requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant Quality Assurance or testing experience in backend or API-driven systems
• Experience testing microservices and RESTful APIs, including contract validation practices
• Strong understanding of secure integration testing concepts and reliability-focused testing
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex backend issues
• Clear, professional communication with cross-functional engineering and delivery teams
• Ability to contribute to test automation and quality improvements across service ecosystems
• Working knowledge of Java-based backend environments (including Java 21/25) is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through iterative refinement of testing processes
• This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must have relevant educational background or equivalent experience: degree preferred; 2 years of relevant work experience required if no degree

Publishing Pay Range: $40.00 - $45.00 hourly

This is a fully remote role and can be performed from an approved location.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more! For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH's website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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