Tester II; Remote from

About the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT)

The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers, and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We’re building one of the nation’s leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first‑of‑their‑kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture.

In this role, you will be responsible for testing, traceability, and automation as part of a dynamic team that ensures high quality government applications.

• Identify and document test data requirements.
• Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Business Analysts throughout the testing process to ensure correct test and defect status is relayed.
• Assist the team with the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scenarios.
• Know and understand what types of automation are useful for different stages of development.

• 3 years of relevant experience with functional system test cases, data, or test suites, standard defect management tools and processes, application development, or regular client‑side use of relevant applications with demonstrated understanding of program functionality.
• Experience applying digital accessibility regulations and standards (e.g., WCAG 2.1) to business processes, content, tools, and/or documents, with the ability to provide specific examples of accessibility improvements made.

• Experience analyzing system requirements to identify, document, and execute important test cases for moderately to majorly complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to create and update automated scripts for both existing and new functionality.
• Specialized, hands‑on experience implementing and utilizing Automate Pro for Service Hub to modernize and accelerate quality assurance cycles.
• Proficiency in executing functional, regression, performance, and security test cases.
• Experience conducting API testing with industry‑standard tools (e.g., Insomnia).
• Proven ability to construct complex workflow automation encompassing various pathways and modules within an application.
• Experience conducting load/performance testing using industry‑standard tools like JMeter.
• Experience following formal defect management processes, including documenting resolutions and determining defect severity and priority.

OIT employees must comply with any screening procedures in place at state entity locations where they might be required to perform work. A pre‑employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process. Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and the Department of Public Safety will also require a pre‑employment drug test. This position may require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.

If this posting indicates “remote from anywhere in CO” in the title, periodic reporting to the primary state work location designated for the position is required. All remote work must be performed in Colorado. While candidates from out of state will be considered for this role, the candidate selected for the position must relocate and reside in Colorado on the first day of their new position.

A reasonable timeframe for relocation will be established on an individual basis, while considering business needs and determining a start date.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. The Governor’s Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

We will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at  or call (303) 764‑7900.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.