Quality Control Analyst III

Acara-Solutions; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Quality Control Analyst III to lead system testing activities across the SDLC. You will collaborate with analysts, developers, stakeholders, and testing teams to craft test strategies, oversee execution, manage defects, and advance QA best practices.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and risk management. The company offers a collaborative, team-driven culture within a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of application testing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leading test efforts on a project and initiative.
• Minimum 5 years of adapting to a rapidly changing environment under aggressive timelines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Selenium, Appium, Cucumber/BDD.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test framework development and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review test strategies, test plans, test cases, and supporting test data.
• Lead functional testing activities, monitor test execution, document results, and maintain QA traceability matrices.
• Communicate testing approaches, progress, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate defect triage, impact assessments, and discussions around regression testing and automation opportunities.
• Promote QA standards and best practices while supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal control requirements.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Agile familiarity

Project management familiarity

Test strategy collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Business

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business

Tools

Selenium

Appium

Cucumber/BDD

Test framework development

Job description

• We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst III to lead and coordinate system testing activities, ensuring high-quality solutions throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this role, you'll collaborate with business analysts, developers, stakeholders, and testing teams to develop test strategies, oversee test execution, manage defects, and drive quality assurance best practices.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Develop and review test strategies, test plans, test cases, and supporting test data in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Lead functional testing activities, monitor test execution, document results, and maintain QA traceability matrices.
• Communicate testing approaches, progress, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Facilitate defect triage, impact assessments, and discussions around regression testing and automation opportunities.
• Promote QA standards and best practices while supporting risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal control requirements.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years of application testing experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in leading test efforts on a project and initiative.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in adapting to a rapidly changing environment under aggressive timelines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Selenium, Appium, Cucumber/BDD
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Test framework development and maintenance

What Sets You Apart

• Associate's Degree in Computer Science or Business
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business
• Software testing certification.
• Familiarity with Agile software development framework.
• Familiarity with Project Management practices.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical skills.Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.