Quality Assurance Engineer / Manual Testing

Kelly Services; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 103.000 - 117.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Motion Recruitment Partners is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing across critical business and data applications. This contract role emphasizes manual testing, defect management, and collaboration with developers, business stakeholders, and product teams in an Agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in QA, strong SQL skills, and experience validating data integrity and ETL-like processes, with UAT support and strong communication throughout the software

Formación

• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience.
• Hands-on QA experience executing manual test plans and validating complex business processes.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution.

Responsabilidades

• 60% Manual Functional & Regression Testing.
• 20% SQL & Data Validation Testing.
• 10% Defect Tracking & Test Documentation.
• 10% Automation Support & Process Improvement.

Conocimientos

Manual testing

Test planning

Defect tracking

SQL validation

Data integrity

Agile/Scrum

UAT support

Communication

Herramientas

Jira

Azure DevOps

Test management tools

Descripción del empleo

$75 - $85

Our client, a leading organization within the investment management space, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing efforts across critical business and data applications. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on QA professional with experience executing manual test plans, validating complex business processes, and partnering with technical teams to ensure software quality. You'll work with technologies including SQL, PostgreSQL, Python‑based testing tools, and enterprise data platforms in a collaborative Agile environment.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys uncovering defects before they reach production and takes pride in being the advocate for quality. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and product teams while gaining exposure to data‑intensive systems within a stable and highly respected organization. The team is looking for a detail‑oriented tester who can think critically, ask the right questions, and help improve testing processes while contributing to successful product releases.

Contract Duration: 12 MonthsRequired Skills & Experience 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong manual testing experience in enterprise applications
• Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution
• Strong SQL skills for database validation and data analysis
• Experience validating data integrity and business workflowsExperience working within Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience testing financial services or investment management applications
• Exposure to test automation using Python or PyTest
• Experience validating ETL processes or data pipelines
• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD environments
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar test management tools
• Experience with regression, integration, and end‑to‑end testing
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Manual Functional & Regression Testing
• 20% SQL & Data Validation Testing
• 10% Defect Tracking & Test Documentation
• 10% Automation Support & Process Improvement

Daily Responsibilities

• 75% Hands On Testing
• 0% Management Duties
• 25% Team Collaboration

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.