Quality Assurance Specialist

SGS Consulting; Milton (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a QA Engineer to analyze, design, and execute test cases for web, software, and ERP systems including SAP. The role requires hands-on testing, documentation, and collaboration with developers to resolve issues.

You will deploy QA tools like Tricentis TOSCA and perform SQL queries to validate data. The position expects a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, demonstrated SQA experience, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment with occasional onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field is required.
• 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.

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

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Tricentis TOSCA

Impact Analysis/Live Compare

SAP QA tools

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)