Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst

About

We are seeking a detail-oriented Intermediate Quality Assurance Analyst for a 12-month engagement to ensure the quality, reliability, and security of our software applications. You will be responsible for the full testing lifecycle—from developing rigorous test plans to executing functional and automated scripts. This role requires a professional who is passionate about defect resolution and continuous process improvement within a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Contract Details

• Duration: 12-month contract
• Location: Hybrid (Minimum 2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
• Rate: $41.13-$49.75/hr

Advantages

• Long-Term Stability: A full 12-month contract with a focus on high-quality software delivery.
• Technical Growth: Opportunity to work with both manual and cutting-edge automated testing tools in a professional environment.
• Diverse Portfolio: Gain experience testing complex platforms, including potential exposure to Salesforce and AI-based technologies.
• Collaborative Impact: Play a key role in a cross-functional team, directly influencing the reliability of enterprise-level applications.

Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Execution: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, cases, and scripts based on functional requirements and data privacy rules.
• Diverse Testing Cycles: Perform functional, regression, integration, security, and performance testing to validate end-to-end software functionality.
• Defect Management: Identify, report, and track software defects using Azure DevOps Test Plans, ensuring clear communication of risks to stakeholders.
• Automation: Contribute to the creation and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks using tools like Selenium or Copado Robotic Testing.
• Environment Support: Participate in test environment setup, including the configuration and deployment of software components.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging QA trends and methodologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing process.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and business analysts to reproduce issues, verify fixes, and ensure all acceptance criteria are met.

Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 3 years in software quality assurance or related software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities.
• Testing Skills: Proven expertise in manual and automated testing techniques; ability to write and maintain automated test scripts.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration tools (e.g., Jenkins, Copado).
• Tools: Experience with defect tracking systems and test management suites, specifically Azure DevOps.
• Mandatory Certification: Must hold at least one of the following: CSTE, CAST, CTFL, or CSQA.
• Education: University degree or college diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Nice to Have: Prior experience testing Salesforce applications, AI-based platforms, and working within Agile methodologies using User Stories.