Quality Assurance Specialist

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Boston seeks a QA Engineer to analyze, design, build, and execute test cases for new and existing software, including SAP ERP systems. You will maintain documentation of test results to assist debugging and collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues.

You will deploy and troubleshoot QA tools such as Tricentis TOSCA and Impact Analysis/Live Compare, write and run SQL queries, test web applications and ERP systems, and prepare reports on software quality and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience applying industry-standard SQA practices.
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira.
• Strong bug identification and tracking abilities.
• Experience writing and executing test scripts.
• Ability to define test strategies and develop test plans.
• Monitoring of testing procedures and compliance.
• Experience in software validation and unit testing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Self-starter and independent problem solver.
• Experience with Tricentis TOSCA and SAP QA tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, build, and execute test cases for new and existing functionality.
• Maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
• Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot QA tools, including Tricentis TOSCA and Impact Analysis/Live Compare for SAP.
• Analyze test results to ensure proper functionality and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues.
• Write and execute SQL queries against various data sources.
• Test web applications, standalone software, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Support training development and documentation.
• Prepare and deliver reports on software quality and project testing activities.

Skills

Software Testing

Test Planning

Test Strategy

Test Case Execution

Bug Tracking

Test Management (Jira)

Tricentis TOSCA

Impact Analysis/Live Compare

SQL Querying

Web & ERP Application Testing

Software Validation

Test Automation Concepts

Testing Documentation

QA Metrics Reporting

Functional & Regression Testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field — Required

Advanced degree in a related field — Preferred

Tools

Jira

Tricentis TOSCA

SAP QA tools

Impact Analysis/Live Compare

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze, design, build, and execute test cases for new and existing functionality.
• Maintain documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software.
• Plan, deploy, and troubleshoot QA tools, including Tricentis TOSCA and Impact Analysis/Live Compare for SAP.
• Analyze test results to ensure proper functionality and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with development engineers to resolve issues.
• Write and execute SQL queries against various data sources.
• Test web applications, standalone software, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Support training development and documentation.
• Prepare and deliver reports on software quality and project testing activities.

Skills:

• Software Testing
• Test Planning
• Test Strategy
• Test Case Execution
• Bug Tracking
• Test Management (Jira)
• Tricentis TOSCA
• Impact Analysis/Live Compare
• SQL Querying
• Web & ERP Application Testing
• Software Validation
• Test Automation Concepts
• Testing Documentation
• QA Metrics Reporting
• Functional & Regression Testing

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying industry-standard SQA practices.
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira.
• Strong skills in bug identification and tracking.
• Experience writing and executing test scripts.
• Ability to define test strategies and develop test plans.
• Monitoring of testing procedures and compliance.
• Experience in software validation and test-driven/unit testing.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Self-starter and independent problem solver.
• Experience with Tricentis TOSCA and SAP-related QA tools.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field — Required

Advanced degree in a related field — Preferred

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required at project start; candidates must be eligible for higher-level clearance if needed.

Work Location: Hybrid; onsite 1–2 days/month. Candidate must be local at the start of the assignment.

First-round: Zoom interview with hiring manager

Second-round: Zoom interview with technical team (final may be onsite if local)