TYPE: Full-Time, Direct Hire

LOCATION: Denver

SCHEDULE: Remote in Denver (Seeking candidates in Denver area)

SALARY: $130k-$150k (depending on experience)

Travel and/or in-office presence may be required at times. Generous benefit package including travel benefits and retirement.

THE DEPARTMENT

The following teams make up the Technology department: Business Analysis and Quality Assurance, Applications Development, Applications Support, and Engineering. The group identifies and develops technological strategies that support GVI's business goals and objectives to ensure internal and external partners are provided with stable systems. These include: all desktop, network, phone and email systems, applications (reservations and operations systems), websites, and Internet access.

THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation QA Specialist to join our development team. This role will be instrumental in driving quality across our digital platforms by designing and implementing robust automated testing strategies. You'll work closely with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure our solutions are reliable, scalable, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test cases for web and API applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into test strategies.
• Lead the QA effort in Agile sprints, including planning, execution, and reporting.
• Identify, document, and track bugs and issues using standard tools.
• Perform regression, performance, and integration testing as needed.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote best practices in test automation.
• Continuously improve test coverage, speed, and reliability of the QA process.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated tests are integrated and executed regularly.

EDUCATION

The preferred candidate will hold a bachelor's degree in a related field; or three to five years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

The preferred candidate has noteworthy experience in the following areas:

• 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong focus on automation.
• Proficiency in one or more programming/scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, C#, Java).
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar.
• Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools like Postman or REST Assured.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and QA best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, k6).
• Exposure to low-code or hybrid development environments.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• ISTQB or similar QA certification is a plus.

We offer exciting career opportunities across a wide range of departments, including vacation planning, reservations, marketing, finance, IT, and customer care.

Our benefits include:

• Pension Plan & 401(k) Match
• 16-26 days of vacation
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision & life insurance (Benefits may vary outside the U.S.)
• Flexible work-from-home options
• Home office internet reimbursement

Plus, exceptional travel perks:

• 70-90% off tours and cruises - with discounts for friends and family
• A free Avalon cruise after two years of service
• Exclusive deals with top travel partners like Marriott, Expedia, IATA/IATAN, Norwegian Cruise Line, Hertz, and Thrifty Car Rentals

Join us and turn your passion for travel into a rewarding career!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.