Quality Analyst (W2 Contract)

MidWestern IT; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

MidWestern IT is seeking a focused Quality Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level) to manage enterprise data infrastructure testing and deliver clean, actionable quality metrics pipelines. You will bridge raw data systems and business operations by developing scalable test solutions, optimizing defect verification performance, and ensuring high data integrity across our consulting and IT practices.

In this W2 contract, you will design and execute tests across multiple platforms, troubleshoot defects, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field.
• Experience with SDLC and STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with Java, C#, C++, or Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automated and manual test scripts across desktop, web, or mobile apps from concept to production.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and log defects to eliminate runtime bottlenecks.
• Refactor test frameworks and ensure cross-platform regression scalability.
• Write modular test plans, traceability matrices, and defect reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams in Agile/Scrum sprints.

Skills

Test automation scripting

Root-cause analysis

Agile/Scrum familiarity

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical track

Tools

Jira

Xray

Git

Job description

We are seeking a focused, technical Quality Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level) to manage enterprise data infrastructure testing and deliver clean, actionable quality metrics pipelines. In this role, you will bridge the gap between raw data systems and business operations by developing scalable test solutions, optimizing defect verification performance, and ensuring high data integrity across our consulting and IT practices.

Position Overview:

Role: Quality Analyst (Junior to Mid-Level)

Type: W2 Contract

Location: Connecticut (Onsite/Hybrid/Remote)

Experience: 1 4 years

Eligibility: US Citizens, Green Card Holders, or H4 EAD only (No C2C)

Core Responsibilities:

• Full-Lifecycle Software Testing: Design, develop, execute, and deploy robust manual and automated test scripts across desktop, web, or mobile software applications from concept to production.
• System Troubleshooting & Defect Tracking: Troubleshoot, debug, and log legacy codebase bugs and software system defects to eliminate runtime operational bottlenecks.
• Code Optimization & Test Scalability: Refactor test frameworks and monitor system workloads to ensure peak software quality, rigorous boundary value validation, and cross-platform regression scalability.
• Test Planning & Documentation: Write clean, modular, and well-documented test cases, plans, and traceability matrices while maintaining clean defect lifecycle reporting.
• Agile Integration & Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional engineering squads, development, and product teams to execute quality deliverables seamlessly within Agile/Scrum project sprints.

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical track.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Literacy: Hands-on experience or practical familiarity validating applications deployed within cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Methodologies & SDLC: Strong command of the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) principles, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Languages & Tooling: Proficiency in core automation scripting languages (such as Java, C#, C++, or Python) alongside mastery of test management and version control tools like Jira, Xray, and Git.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional root-cause analysis, black-box testing problem-solving, structural code validation aptitude, and strong technical communication skills.