Quality Assurance Engineer / Manual Testing

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing efforts across critical business and data applications. This contract opportunity emphasizes hands-on manual testing, validating complex business processes, and partnering with technical teams to ensure software quality in an Agile environment.

You will work with SQL, PostgreSQL, and Python-based testing tools to validate data integrity and support UAT, working closely with developers, business stakeholders,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance 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 workflows.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manual testing

Testing processes

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Tools

SQL

PostgreSQL

Python-based testing tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

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 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance 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 workflows
• Experience 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

• 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