Junior Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester

EPITEC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking an experienced QA Analyst III in Nashville, TN for a government‑facing modernization initiative. The role emphasizes User Acceptance Testing (UAT), manual testing, automation testing, and collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure high‑quality delivery of enterprise applications.

Hybrid work arrangement; pay is $33-$36/hour W2; contract through Dec 2027. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of QA/Testing experience, UAT background, strong testing skills in Agile/Scrum, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Assurance or Software Testing experience.
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong background in manual testing.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• SQL and data validation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
• Create, maintain, and execute manual test cases and test scripts
• Develop and execute automated test scripts
• Identify, document, and track software defects
• Collaborate with business users, developers, and project teams
• Validate application functionality, integrations, and data accuracy
• Support API and system testing efforts
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Utilize testing tools to improve testing coverage and efficiency

Skills

3+ years QA/Testing

UAT

Manual testing

Agile/Scrum

SQL

MS SQL Server

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Jira

Zephyr for Jira

Postman

Selenium

Tosca

API Testing

Test Automation

Job description

QA Analyst III (UAT & Automation Testing)

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid). Pay: $33-$36/hour W2. Contract: October 2026 - December 2027.

We are seeking an experienced QA Analyst III to support a large-scale application modernization initiative with a Tennessee government agency. This role will focus on User Acceptance Testing (UAT), manual testing, automation testing, and collaboration with business stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery of enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, strong analytical skills, and a proven background in both manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities
• Create, maintain, and execute manual test cases and test scripts
• Develop and execute automated test scripts
• Identify, document, and track software defects
• Collaborate with business users, developers, and project teams
• Validate application functionality, integrations, and data accuracy
• Support API and system testing efforts
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, standups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Utilize testing tools to improve testing coverage and efficiency

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Assurance or Software Testing experience
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Strong background in manual testing
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• SQL and data validation experience
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Jira
• Zephyr for Jira
• Postman
• Selenium
• Tricentis Tosca
• API Testing
• Test Automation
• Performance Testing
• ServiceNow testing experience
• Government or public sector experience

Location Requirement

• Candidates must be local to the Nashville, TN area.
• This is a hybrid position and may require onsite attendance as needed.

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Fingerprinting is required.
• Ability to pass all client-required onboarding requirements.

Compensation

• $33-$36/hour W2
• Long-term contract through December 2027
• Opportunity to support high-impact modernization projects serving citizens across Tennessee