QA Analyst

Ledgent Technology; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital indemnity plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Term life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Ledgent Technology is seeking a QA Analyst to lead testing across enterprise applications and own test strategy in a healthcare IT environment. You will mentor junior QA members and collaborate with IT leadership and vendors to ensure high-quality releases.

The role emphasizes test planning, execution, and defect management using Azure DevOps, with a focus on SDLC processes and strong communication across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive QA experience including unit, system, and UAT testing.
• MUST HAVE experience in the healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of full lifecycle SDLC processes.
• Hands-on experience with test planning, execution, and defect management.
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar repositories and QA tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing efforts across enterprise applications and ensure high-quality releases.
• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and test cases.
• Estimate QA effort and contribute to sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Perform unit, system, and UAT testing across the SDLC.
• Identify testing risks and escalate issues to leadership.
• Create, track, and resolve defects using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Partner with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors.
• Support release management activities to ensure smooth deployments.
• Mentor mid-level and junior QA team members.
• Stay current with QA best practices, tools, and industry trends.

Skills

QA testing

Test planning

Defect management

SDLC knowledge

Analytical skills

Tools

Azure DevOps

SQL

Job description

Salary: USD40 - USD50 per hour

Type: Short Term Contract until the end of the year

Hourly Rate: $40-$50/hour

We are unable to partner with third-party vendors or engage in Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements.

We are seeking a QA Analyst to join an Information Technology team supporting business-critical software applications. This role is ideal for a hands‑on QA professional who enjoys owning test strategy, collaborating with stakeholders, and mentoring other QA team members while ensuring high-quality software delivery.

What You’ll Do

As a QA Analyst, you will lead testing efforts across enterprise applications and play a key role in ensuring high-quality releases.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases
• Estimate QA effort and contribute to sprint planning and backlog grooming
• Perform unit, system, and user acceptance testing across the SDLC
• Identify testing risks and proactively elevate issues to leadership
• Create, track, and resolve defects using Azure DevOps or similar tools
• Partner closely with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and vendors
• Support release management activities to ensure smooth code deployments
• Mentor and support mid‑level and junior QA team members
• Stay current with QA best practices, tools, and industry trends

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive QA experience including unit, system, and UAT testing
• MUST HAVE experience in the healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of full lifecycle SDLC processes
• Hands‑on experience with test planning, execution, and defect management
• Experience with Azure DevOps or similar repositories and QA tools
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Technical Experience

• Object‑oriented software and application testing
• Relational databases and SQL (Oracle PL/SQL or MS SQL Server)
• Web technologies such as HTML, XML, AJAX
• Web services including REST and SOAP
• ETL tools or applications a plus
• ACA Marketplace experience strongly preferred
• ISTQB, CSTE, or CSQA certification preferred

Why This Role

• Opportunity to influence testing strategy and QA practices
• Exposure to complex, enterprise‑level systems
• Strong emphasis on quality, compliance, and collaboration
• Mentorship and leadership responsibilities without people management

This position requires successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and drug screening, including screening for cannabis (THC), as a condition of employment.

At Ledgent Technology, we prioritize our contractors, whom we proudly call Ambassadors. Our commitment to you is demonstrated through a comprehensive benefits program that stands out in the temporary staffing industry. We annually review and update our vendor relationships to ensure we provide the most cost‑effective benefits options. Our Ambassadors are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Basic and enhanced hospital indemnity plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Accident and critical illness plans
• Term life insurance
• Short‑term disability plan
• Training and coaching
• Specialized recognition programs