Quality Analyst

V Group Inc.; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking experienced QA Test Analysts to support mission-critical enterprise applications delivering essential services to Connecticut residents. The role combines manual and automated testing in a hybrid environment in Hartford, CT, with initial remote work and a transition to one onsite day per week.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and project teams, develop test scenarios, execute Functional, Regression, API, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Assurance experience testing large enterprise applications.
• Strong experience in both Manual and Automation Testing
• Experience working throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing processes, and best practices
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment
• Experience using Jira for defect tracking and project management
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to translate business requirements into detailed test scenarios and test cases

Responsibilities

• Perform manual and automated testing across multiple enterprise applications
• Develop comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and automation scripts
• Execute Functional, Regression, Integration, SIT, UAT, API, Mobile, and End-to-End testing
• Review business requirements and technical specifications to identify testing needs
• Validate REST APIs and SOAP Web Services using testing tools
• Manage defects and testing activities using Jira
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects, project managers, and state stakeholders
• Support production deployments, release validation, and post-production testing
• Assist in improving QA standards, automation frameworks, and testing methodologies

Skills

Quality Assurance

Manual Testing

Automation Testing

SDLC

Agile/Scrum

Jira

REST API Testing

API Testing

Tools

Jira

REST API Testing

SOAP Web Services

Postman

CI/CD Concepts

Job description

Direct Client: Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS)

Job Title: QA Test Analyst

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Hartford, Connecticut

Work Mode: Hybrid (Remote initially, then 1 day/week onsite)

Interview Type: Virtual

Ceipal ID: SCT_QA0814_PH

Scope of Projec

tThe Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking experienced QA Test Analysts with expertise in both manual and automation testing to support mission-critical enterprise applications that deliver essential services to Connecticut residents

.The selected candidates will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, solution architects, project managers, and technical teams to ensure applications meet business requirements, technical specifications, State policies, and federal regulations

.Candidates with experience supporting State Government, Human Services, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, Eligibility Systems, and Public Sector modernization initiatives are highly preferred

Responsibiliti

• esPerform manual and automated testing across multiple enterprise application
• s.Develop comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and automation script
• s.Execute Functional, Regression, Integration, SIT, UAT, API, Mobile, and End-to-End testin
• g.Review business requirements and technical specifications to identify testing need
• s.Validate REST APIs and SOAP Web Services using testing tool
• s.Manage defects and testing activities using Jir
• a.Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and backlog refinemen
• t.Maintain Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM
• ).Collaborate with developers, business analysts, architects, project managers, and State stakeholder
• s.Support production deployments, release validation, and post-production testin
• g.Assist in improving QA standards, automation frameworks, and testing methodologie

Required Qualificatio

• ns5+ years of Quality Assurance experience testing large enterprise application
• s.Strong experience in both Manual and Automation Testin
• g.Experience working throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC
• ).Strong understanding of QA methodologies, testing processes, and best practice
• s.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environment
• s.Experience using Jira for defect tracking and project managemen
• t.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skill
• s.Ability to translate business requirements into detailed test scenarios and test case

Required Technical Skil

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• umTest
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• ngREST API Testi
• ngSOAP Web Servic
• esPostm
• anS
• ngProgressive Web Applications (PW
• A)JSON/XML Validati
• onGit (Preferre
• d)CI/CD Concep

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Preferred Industry Experie

• nceConnecticut DSS or other State Government agenc
• iesHuman Services (H
• HS)Medic
• aidMedic
• areIntegrated Eligibility Systems (I
• ES)S
• NAPT
• onsLong-Term Services and Supports (LT
• SS)State Government Modernization Initiati

vesDesired Business Knowle

• dgeMedicaid Programs and Polic
• amsEligibility Determination Proces
• ogyHuman Services Operati
• onsFederal and State Compliance Requireme
• ntsBenefits Administration Syst
• emsRegulatory Compliance Test

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Additional Informa

• tionLocal Connecticut candidates prefer