Quality Assurance Tester

Knowledge Services; United States; Remote; USD 121,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowledge Services is hiring a QA Analyst/Tester for a remote contract position through June 2026. The role involves developing testing services for multiple agencies, requiring strong QA skills and collaborative team work. Candidates must have significant experience and be capable of contributing to the State of Maine's Project Management Office initiatives.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must have at least 4+ years of QA/testing experience
• Previous experience with the State of Maine Project Management Office portfolio is required
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering testing services for concurrent projects
• Creating test models for product test and release controls
• Identifying and resolving issues within the team

Skills

Validation testing

Regression testing

Writing test cases

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent technical study

Job description

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Knowledge Services is seeking an QA Analyst/Tester for a remote contract through the end of June 2026 (potential for extension) with the State of Maine Office of Technology.

• Applicants are able to work 100% remotely
• Previous experience working with the State of Maine Project Management Office portfolio is required.
• Please note that we cannot accept any candidates requiring C2C or those requiring sponsorship for a work visa.

QA Analyst/Tester Responsibilities include:

• This position is responsible for developing and delivering testing services for concurrent projects spanning multiple agencies, offices, and teams.

• The position will support a new State of Maine Project Management Office initiative to develop Standard Operating Procedures for testing services. In addition, this position will provide testing services for a variety of State of Maine agencies.

• The Tester 3 is a member of a team that plans, constructs, and executes product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, network tests, as well as works with others for release control processes.

• The more experienced Tester manages, plans, constructs, and executes tests and integrates with release control process.

• Creates test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).

• Conducts structured walkthroughs

• Executes assembly or product tests.

• Meets time estimates for assigned tasks.

• Communicates accurate and useful status updates.

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Completes assigned tasks.

• Develop contingency plans as needed

• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken

• Defines product test plans and criteria for acceptance.

• Develops understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team

• Develops, updates, and maintains testing standards and procedures.

• Assists in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.

• Conducts inspections; resolve issues.

• Coordinates and executes assembly or product tests with the Test Team, Application Team and the Project Manager.

• Assists Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.

• Works with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and business knowledge.

• Updates and tests release installation procedures.

• Aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.

• Determines time estimates and schedule for work efforts.

• Defines and utilizes entry / exit criteria for testing.

• Schedules the design of structured walk-throughs or inspections; resolve issues.

• Works with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.

• Anticipates and resolves issues specific to the team.

• Determines time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Identifies and tracks issues, risks and action items.

• Reviews and understands the Test Team work plan.

• Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes.

• Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.

• Develop contingency plans as necessary.

• Research problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.

• Assists or guide Testers as needed.

• Develop understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team

• Assists Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.

• Participates in assembly or product test execution as required.

QA Analyst/Tester Required Skills:

• Must have at least 4+ years of QA/testing experience

• Previous experience working with the State of Maine Project Management Office portfolio is required.

• Validation and regression testing experience

• Experience writing test cases in a team environment

• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study is preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Government Administration

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