Senior Cloud Testing Analyst

CEI; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 148,781,000 - 157,046,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI seeks a Senior Cloud Testing Analyst in Columbia, SC with hybrid/remote options. You will design and execute test strategies for cloud-native and migration projects moving to AWS, partnering with engineers and analysts in an Agile environment to drive quality.

Lead functional, integration, and performance testing across multi-tier cloud environments, manage defects, contribute to test documentation and metrics, and ensure release readiness while upholding security and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience designing test plans and matrices for complex applications.
• Hands-on testing of cloud-hosted apps and migration testing.
• Knowledge of AWS testing, API testing, SQL, and UI tests.
• Experience with CI/CD and test automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with security/compliance validation in testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies for cloud-native, containerized, and legacy apps migrating to AWS.
• Lead functional, regression, integration, system, failover, and performance testing across multi-tier cloud environments.
• Manage defect identification, triage, tracking, and reporting using test management tools.
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies and align testing activities to sprint goals.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, metrics, and reporting for release readiness.
• Support security, compliance, and accessibility testing per program standards.
• Provide guidance to testing staff and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Test planning

Cloud testing

AWS testing

API testing

SQL testing

Test automation

CI/CD

Defect management

Security testing

Compliance testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

API testing tools

CI/CD tools

Test management tools

Job description

Back Senior Cloud Testing Analyst Cloud Solutions Columbia , South Carolina Contract 100% Remote Oct 15, 2026

Senior Cloud Testing Analyst Job at a Glance

• Title: Senior Cloud Testing Analyst
• Location: Columbia, SC - Can be remote, but Hybrid; onsite strongly preferred
• Contract: W2 only
• Pay: $ 53.00/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Testing Analyst to support a cloud migration program, with a focus on building and executing test strategies for applications moving into AWS. This role partners closely with engineers and analysts in an Agile environment, driving quality across functional, regression, integration, and performance testing while ensuring security and compliance expectations are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for cloud-native, containerized, and legacy applications migrating to AWS
• Lead functional, regression, integration, system, failover, and performance testing across multi-tier cloud environments
• Manage defect identification, triage, tracking, and reporting using standard test management and work tracking tools
• Collaborate in Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, refinement) and align testing activities to sprint goals
• Develop and maintain test documentation, metrics, and reporting to support release readiness decisions
• Support security, compliance, and accessibility testing as required by the program and release standards
• Provide guidance to testing staff and contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and workflows

Required Skills

• Extensive experience developing test plans and test matrices in complex application environments
• Hands‑on experience testing cloud-hosted applications, including cloud migration testing approaches
• Strong knowledge of AWS‑based testing across services such as compute, storage, databases, serverless, and monitoring
• Experience with API testing (REST/SOAP), including use of common API testing tools
• Strong SQL skills and ability to validate data and integrations across systems
• Experience with test automation frameworks and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Proficiency with defect management, test data strategy, version control practices, and test metrics reporting
• Familiarity with compliance‑oriented testing and security‑focused validation activities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and job-related experience

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Agile testing within CI/CD and DevOps‑aligned delivery models
• Experience with accessibility testing standards and related testing tools
• Experience supporting regulated environments and testing aligned to security/compliance frameworks
• Experience with broader AWS services used in eventing, orchestration, and artifact management
• Domain experience in large‑scale enterprise programs with frequent updates and evolving requirements

Why Should I Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead quality for a high‑impact cloud migration initiative, working with modern AWS tooling and delivery practices. You will help shape testing strategy and raise quality standards in a fast‑moving, collaborative environment.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements. #ZR #INDGEN