IT Lead Analyst - Software QA

Maximus; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telecommuting within Sacramento area (

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Maximus is seeking a QA professional to design and maintain test plans and strategies, collaborating with Development and Operations to uphold quality standards and timely delivery in the Sacramento area.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering with 8 years in software QA and automation using Java scripts; familiarity with HP ALM, Jira, TestRail, Selenium, and API testing tools; and strong analytical skills to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/engineering with 8+ years QA and DB automation experience.
• Experience applying QA best practices and test methodology.
• Knowledge of automation and testing tools listed above.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain test plans, test strategies, and test procedures in alignment with established quality standards.
• Collaborate with Development and Operations teams to ensure organizational standards for software quality and timely delivery.
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and maintain test reports, defect metrics, and quality documentation for project stakeholders.
• Guide testers on testing approaches, tools, and quality best practices.

Skills

Collaboration with Development and Ops

Quality assurance mindset

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any Engineering major

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

TestRail

Bugzilla

Selenium

JUnit

Postman

SoapUI

Git

Job description

Design and maintain test plans, test strategies, and test procedures in alignment with established quality standards. Collaborate with Development and Operations teams to ensure organizational standards for software quality and timely delivery.

I: Essential Job Functions:

• Design and maintain test plans, test strategies, and test procedures in alignment with established quality standards (6%).
• Contributes to the quality standards and expectations to the QA team and other departments (4%).
• Collaborate with Development and Operations teams to ensure organizational standards for software quality and timely delivery (6%).
• Research and contributes for POC/research on new tools, making recommendations and facilitating implementation upon management approval (4%).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, industry best practices, and company policies regarding quality assurance processes (5%).
• Evaluate data and key quality metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize QA team operations (5%).
• Participate in effort estimation and maintain comprehensive project test documentation (4%).
• Conduct root cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions to prevent recurrence (6%).
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and suggest enhancements to QA processes and tools (5%).
• Partner with product development, engineering, and operations teams to integrate quality standards into the product lifecycle (5%).
• Analyze defect trends and root causes to improve test coverage and quality outcomes (5%).
• Establish and maintain strong communication channels with other departments to ensure quality expectations are met throughout the organization (4%).
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews by providing test evidence and documentation (3%).
• Guide testers on the project and provide support with complex SQL queries and utilities needed for white/gray box testing (4%).
• Prepare and maintain test reports, defect metrics, and quality documentation for project stakeholders (4%).
• Ensure all product releases meet defined quality criteria prior to production deployments (4%).
• Provide active support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and assist in resolving issues in Production environments (4%).
• Stay current with industry trends, new quality management methodologies, and regulatory changes affecting product quality (2%).
• Contribute to identifying and implementing new tools and technologies to enhance quality assurance processes (3%).
• Investigate production defects or customer reported issues in collaboration with support teams (4%).
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and mentoring to QA team members on testing approaches, tools, and quality best practices (8%).
• Contribute to onboarding efforts by supporting knowledge transfer and helping develop or refine training materials (3%).
• Participate in interviews as a technical subject matter expert, when requested, to assess testing skills and domain knowledge (2%).

II: Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any Engineering major plus 8 years of experience in software quality assurance in testing methodology and database automation using Java scripts.

III. Special Skills Required:

• HP ALM, Jira, and TestRail Test Management Tools;
• Bugzilla Defect Tracking tools;
• Selenium and Junit Automation Tools;
• Testing with Postman, SoapUI API Tools;
• Version Control Systems such as Git;

Salary: $130,110 per year. Telecommuting Permitted within the Sacramento, CA metro area.

MAXIMUS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate\'s education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus\'s total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant\'s salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.

Accommodations

Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .