QA Tester (Manual + Automation)

GlobalPoint; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalPoint in Hartford, CT is seeking an experienced QA Tester to support a large-scale enterprise application, focusing on manual testing, UAT, defect tracking, test documentation, SQL validation, API testing, and automation framework development.

Hybrid remote work is allowed, but in-person meetings are required when needed. Candidates should have 5–7 years QA testing experience, strong SQL, API testing, and experience with automation and DevOps integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5-7 years of QA testing experience on IT projects.
• Strong experience with manual testing and UAT.
• Experience testing web services/APIs using SoapUI or Postman.
• Strong SQL skills with Microsoft SQL Server.
• Experience with XML standards (NIEM XML preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create test cases and test scenarios based on business requirements.
• Perform manual testing and UAT for application releases.
• Document test results and prepare testing reports.
• Log, track, and help resolve defects.
• Validate requirements and traceability matrices.
• Support testing activities for new application releases.
• Create testing process documentation for the QA team.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain automation test frameworks and test suites.
• Integrate automation testing with DevOps pipelines.
• Present testing results and project updates when needed.

Skills

Manual testing

UAT

API testing

SQL validation

Automation framework

Defect tracking

DevOps integration

Test documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SoapUI

Postman

SQL Server

NIEM XML

GitHub

Extent Reports

Job description

Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid remote work allowed, but must attend in-person meetings when required)

Duration: 12 months

Positions: 2

Work Hours: Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 4:00 PM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced QA Tester to support a large-scale enterprise application that manages critical information-sharing systems. This role involves manual testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), defect tracking, test documentation, SQL validation, API/web service testing, and automation framework development.

Key responsibilities

• Create test cases and test scenarios based on business requirements.


• Perform manual testing and UAT for application releases.


• Document test results and prepare testing reports.


• Log, track, and help resolve defects.


• Validate requirements and traceability matrices.


• Support testing activities for new application releases.


• Create testing process documentation for the QA team.


• Work closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and stakeholders.


• Develop and maintain automation test frameworks and test suites.


• Integrate automation testing with DevOps pipelines.


• Present testing results and project updates when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 5 7 years of QA testing experience on IT projects.


• Strong experience with manual testing and UAT.


• Experience testing web services/APIs using SoapUI or Postman.


• Strong SQL skills with Microsoft SQL Server.


• Experience with XML standards (NIEM XML preferred).


• Knowledge of SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture).


• Proficiency in C# or Java.


• Experience with data-driven automation testing.


• Familiarity with GitHub.


• Good knowledge of automation reporting tools such as Extent Reports.


• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with IBM Rational Jazz Suite.


• Experience working on large enterprise or government systems.


• Ability to troubleshoot complex integrated systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background investigation.


• Must sign a confidentiality agreement.


• Occasional onsite meetings in Hartford, CT are required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional with a strong background in manual testing, API testing, SQL validation, and automation framework development to work on a large-scale enterprise application.