Lead Software QA & Test Analyst

System One; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and solutions provider seeks a Lead Software QA / Test Analyst to develop and execute software testing strategies. This role encompasses leading a testing team, analyzing complex requirements, and producing detailed test plans to ensure software quality. Ideal candidates have 8 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT-related fields, and strong technical communication skills. The position is fully remote and offers a competitive compensation range of $60-$65 per hour on W2 basis.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance options

Qualifications

• 8 years of software design, development, testing, and management experience required.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and test requirements essential.
• Experience with hardware/software technologies and networking systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of testers for multiple projects.
• Produce detailed test plans and scripts for execution.
• Manage project defect management meetings and solutions.

Skills

Software design

Software development

Testing

Requirement management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, or Computer Science

4 years of relevant work experience (if no degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases and query languages

Software testing protocols

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Lead Software QA / Test Analyst

Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Remote)

Type: 6 month contract

Compensation: $60.00-$65.00/HR on W2, $73.00-$78.00/HR on C2C

Max Bill Rate: $80.98/hour

Remote: 100% Remote

Job Objective: Responsible for developing, modifying, and executing software test plans and test scenarios. Defining and solving for test data needs. Developing automated scripts and programs for testing in order to ensure the outgoing software and technical products meet and exceed quality standards. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software engineers and product owners. Participates in the review of software design. Understands software architecture and quality risks and leads test strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of testers in support of multiple projects/corporate initiatives to provide test planning and test execution activities.


• Analyzing the complex requirements, operational problems, specifications and change requests.


• Produce test plans and test cases to determine presence and scope of potential code defects.


• Monitor accurate and thorough test cases, scripts and data with pre-determined results within specified scheduled dates.


• Perform test execution of all assigned test cases.


• Research and provide technical support on operational/test system defects and propose solutions.


• Lead and manage project defect management meetings and triage the issues/defects found during the test execution.


• Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers to research, analyze and propose solutions to the most complex technical, operational and test scenarios.


• Communicate the project and testing status to management.


• Provide and document issues and risks associated with the testing effort to the project stakeholders and leadership.


• Guide and mentor team of testers in support of the projects and day-to-day testing effort including associate testers, contractors and third-party resources.


• Champion and assist in the mission and objectives to follow the best practices and processes set forth by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Computer Science


• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience


• 8 years Software design, development, testing and software requirement management


• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)


• Knowledge of software test requirements and protocols


• Experience with hardware/software/database technologies and network systems


• Experience as software developer


• Experience with databases and query languages


• Experience with Microsoft Office products or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• HEDIS Knowledge and Expertise


• Claimsphere experience


• CareSeed experience


• DataHub experience


• Snowflake experience


• Experience with SSMS

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Benefits / Employer Information

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #851-Rockville-S1