Junior Quality Assurance Analyst/Tester

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

Job summary

Epitec in Nashville, TN seeks a QA Analyst III to lead UAT and automation testing for a government modernization project. The role emphasizes collaboration with business users, developers, and project teams to ensure high-quality delivery of enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate has strong manual testing skills, experience in Agile/Scrum, and proficiency with SQL Server for data validation. This contract runs through December 2027 with hybrid onsite requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA or software testing experience.
• Experience with UAT.
• Strong background in manual testing.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• SQL and data validation experience.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support UAT activities.
• Create, maintain, and execute manual test cases and scripts.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts.
• Identify, document, and track 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.
• Utilize testing tools to improve coverage and efficiency.

Skills

UAT

Manual testing

Automation testing

Agile/Scrum

SQL

Data validation

Microsoft SQL Server

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Jira

Zephyr for Jira

Postman

Selenium

Tricentis Tosca

API Testing

Test Automation

Performance Testing

ServiceNow testing

Job description

QA Analyst III (UAT & Automation Testing)

? Nashville, TN (Hybrid) ? $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