QA Analyst (1467)

Sharp Decisions; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp Decisions in Charlotte, NC is seeking a QA Analyst to design and execute test cases for CyberDW and related dashboards. The role focuses on identifying defects, validating requirements, and supporting regression test plans to ensure reliable systems.

The candidate should have 7+ years in software testing, banking/financial industry exposure, and strong skills in SDLC, Agile/Scrum, SQL, and traceability. This is a long-term contract opportunity in a bank/finance environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in software testing or QA
• Banking/financial services experience preferred
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile/Scrum
• Experience writing SQL queries (joins and CTEs) and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and scripts based on requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, and UAT.
• Document defects clearly and collaborate with developers.
• Ensure traceability of requirements and maintain test documentation; participate in Agile/Scrum calls.
• Contribute to QA process and tool improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Documentation

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

This candidate will be involved in QA testing efforts that design and execute test cases for CyberDW and the Cyber Data Dashboards. The role will identify, report, and track defects while participating in the creation and maintenance of regression test plans, cases, and scripts. This role supports the delivery of reliable systems by identifying defects and verifying that requirements are met.

Responsibilities

QA Analyst

Location: Charlotte, NC 28202

Type: Long Term Contract

No Third Party candidate allowed

Year of experience: 7+ years

Industry preferred: Banking/Financial

Job Description

This candidate will be involved in QA testing efforts that design and execute test cases for CyberDW and the Cyber Data Dashboards. The role will identify, report, and track defects while participating in the creation and maintenance of regression test plans, cases, and scripts. This role supports the delivery of reliable systems by identifying defects and verifying that requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform manual and automated testing across functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing phases.
• Document defects clearly and collaborate with developers to resolve issues.
• Ensure traceability of requirements and maintain test documentation. Participate in Agile/Scrum calls with the CyberDW team and provide feedback on system usability and stability. Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes and tools.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage the documentation and deliverables required for each project, including testing and automation deliverables.

Required Skills

• 7-10 years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or business systems analysis. Financial services and banking experience is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience using test management tools, such as JIRA. Additional experience with Confluence is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SDLC and Agile/Scrum frameworks. Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and documentation skills.
• Strong ability to scrub and analyze data. Extensive experience writing SQL queries, including joins and CTEs, and identifying data outliers.