Sr. QA Analyst

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scenarios based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Review requirements and identify gaps, inconsistencies, and potential quality risks.
• Document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to troubleshoot and validate fixes.
• Create comprehensive code coverage with the creation of automated test banks and automated regression test banks that are repeatable.
• Create comprehensive metrics and quality of tests against requirements.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation, including SQL queries as needed.
• Test system integrations, interfaces, APIs, and application workflows.
• Conduct regression testing following application changes and releases.
• Support deployment and production validation activities.
• Maintain testing documentation, results, and defect tracking records.
• Provide regular status updates regarding testing progress, defects, risks, and outstanding issues.
• Participate in project meetings, requirements reviews, and release planning.
• Recommend process improvements to increase testing efficiency and application quality.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years of experience in IT quality assurance, software testing, systems analyst.
• 5+ Hands-on experience developing and executing test cases.
• 5+ Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking software defects.
• 5+ Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, or similar testing/defect management platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and database testing.
• Experience testing APIs and system integrations.
• Experience with automated testing tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Experience with web-based and enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of SDLC and software testing methodologies.
• Experience supporting large-scale IT projects or system implementations.