Quality Assurance Specialist

<p><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Workplace Type: <strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hybrid</span></strong></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><strong><span style="font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif">Posting End Date: 11.23.2026</span> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Our global headquarters in Denver, Colorado is a hub of innovation and collaboration. Here, multi-disciplinary teams chart strategy and provide technical, financial and operational leadership to support Newmont’s mines worldwide. Denver Hub’s professionals work closely with colleagues across all our regions, tackling projects that influence the entire business. The atmosphere is professional yet people-centered – we celebrate innovation and constantly seek better ways of working. Employees enjoy a modern workspace and the perks of a city famous for its outdoor lifestyle and vibrant economy.</span></p> <div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:14px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Contribution</H5> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) across IT, ensuring secure, compliant, and high-quality technology solutions through effective testing, automation, risk management, and quality oversight.</span></p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:14px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>As Part of Our Team, You Will</H5> </div><div><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead enterprise-wide QA/QC governance, testing, and automation across the IT delivery lifecycle.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Establish and maintain quality standards, controls, and governance practices that support compliance, cybersecurity, audit readiness, and data protection requirements.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identify and remediate control gaps, testing deficiencies, quality risks, and material weaknesses.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing QA team, establishing goals, managing performance, allocating work, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with Development, Operations, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Change Management, Portfolio Management, and business stakeholders to embed quality controls throughout technology delivery.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Drive testing strategies, automation frameworks, and quality controls that improve efficiency, strengthen compliance, reduce risk, and minimize manual intervention.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Oversee manual and automated testing, including test planning, execution, defect management, quality gates, release readiness, deployment support, and post-implementation validation.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support change-approval decisions through quality assessments, risk evaluations, and testing evidence.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Govern and administer HP ALM, including access governance, configuration, reporting, audit evidence management, integrations, upgrades, and ongoing platform support.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Monitor and report quality KPIs, control effectiveness, risks, trends, stakeholder outcomes, and automation value realization to leadership and governance forums.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of quality, testing, and automation initiatives.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Lead vendor relationships, budget planning, resource forecasting, and operational cost management.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Partner with auditors, regulators, end users, and third-party service providers to ensure quality, compliance, and business objectives are achieved.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:14px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Prerequisites for Your Success in This Role</H5> </div><div><ul type="disc"><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">10+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, software testing, IT governance, or technology delivery environments.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven experience leading enterprise QA programs, testing functions, and quality-governance initiatives.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience administering enterprise test-management platforms, preferably HP ALM.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">5+ years of experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks and leading automation initiatives.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of SDLC, ITIL, quality governance, audit requirements, compliance frameworks, risk management, change management, and quality controls.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Hands-on experience with HP ALM, Selenium, JIRA, TestRail, Postman, CI/CD pipelines, and related testing and automation technologies.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with SAP testing, integration testing, database validation, data integrity, and cybersecurity testing.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, assess risks, and balance quality, compliance, schedule, cost, and stakeholder priorities.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder-management, and vendor-governance skills.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Relevant certifications such as ISTQB, ITIL, PMP, Agile, or automation certifications are an asset.</span></li><li style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong English communication skills required; additional languages such as Spanish, French, or Dutch are an asset.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:14px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H5 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Work Environment</H5> </div><div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">You'll join a global technology organization supporting critical business systems across a complex and evolving environment. Working closely with IT, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Audit, Operations, project teams, and business stakeholders, you'll help ensure technology solutions meet the highest standards of quality, security, compliance, and reliability while driving continuous improvement and automation across the enterprise.</span></p></div></div></div> <p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Work Environment, Pay & Benefits:</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><strong> <br></strong>This position is based in our Denver, CO corporate headquarters, with flexibility for hybrid work. The base salary range is 106,200 to 141,600 (reflecting  market rates and your qualifications). The final base pay offer will be based on individual factors such as your experience, and skills – we do not ask for or use your prior pay in setting your compensation. You will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on company and personal performance. Newmont provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, health savings/reimbursement accounts, 401(k), pension, paid time off, and family leave.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Applying</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">When you apply, feel free to leave out age-related details like your birth date, graduation years or dates of attendance at educational institutions – it will not affect your application in any way.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Newmont and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you would like to request an accommodation in the application process due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Newmont offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black;font-size:12.0pt">At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining. Learn more about our purpose and values: <span style="color:cornflowerblue"><a style="color:cornflowerblue" href="https://www.newmont.com/company/about-us/default.aspx">About Newmont</a></span><u> </u>Hear from our people: <span style="color:cornflowerblue"><a style="color:cornflowerblue" href="https://www.youtube.com/@NewmontCorporation">Life at Newmont</a></span></span></p>