Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst || Quincy, MA (Onsite - MA Applicants only) || W2 Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our team in Quincy, MA. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software testing methodologies, mainframe and cloud-based systems, and possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. This role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead testing initiatives, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality software products. The position follows a hybrid work model, and only candidates located in Massachusetts will be considered.

Position: Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst
Location: Quincy, MA (Hybrid - MA Applicants only)
Role Type: #W2 #Contract
Experience: 8+ Years
Interview Type: The candidate will be expected to be onsite for the final round of interviews.
Key Responsibilities:

• Analysis & Review: Conduct a thorough analysis to understand business requirements for mainframe and web enterprise systems.
• Requirement Validation: Participate in JAD sessions and technical walkthroughs to clarify and confirm requirements.
• GAP Analysis: Identify deficiencies or shortcomings in functional and business rule requirements and testing approaches.
• Test Case Design: Design and develop functional and regression test cases, ensuring coverage for frequent and rapid changes.
• Test Execution: Execute defined test cases in compliance with MA21 standards to ensure the functional integrity of releases.
• Defect Management: Identify, track, and report defects, ensuring accountability and timely issue resolution.
• Triage Meetings: Participate in defect triage meetings and daily stand-up calls, providing updates on defects and root cause analysis.
• Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test summary reports.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Test Manager to oversee daily test execution, defect tracking, and facilitate daily status calls.
• Ad-hoc Support: Provide ad-hoc support on additional testing requests as required.
• Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure compliance with SQA's IT Standard Operating Procedures, methodology, templates, and tools.

Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Cloud Knowledge: Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud environments.
• Testing Techniques: Experience with black-box, white-box, functional, smoke, and regression testing.
• Defect Tracking: Experience working with defect tracking tools like JIRA or similar.
• Software Testing: Strong experience with Selenium and automation testing.
• Mainframe Systems: Proven experience with IBM Mainframes.
• Development Tools: Knowledge of scripting and test automation.
• Software Lifecycle: Familiarity with SDLC, test planning, and best practices for quality assurance.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in MS Office, including MS Project.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Automation Testing: Experience in designing, developing, and executing automated test cases.
• Healthcare Experience: Prior experience in the healthcare or government sector is a plus.
• Problem Solving: Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze and understand test results and provide data-driven insights.
• Attention to Detail: Ensure thorough testing and analysis of software applications.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) testing roles.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Certifications: Relevant QA certifications are a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact project supporting the One Health Initiative.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals working on integrated services for the MA21 AWS Cloud rehosting project.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technology and mainframe systems.

This is a hybrid role, and applicants must be based in Massachusetts. The final round of interviews will be conducted on-site. If you have a passion for quality assurance, a strong technical background, and the ability to lead QA initiatives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.