Senior IT Quality Assurance Analyst

Motion Recruitment; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of technology solutions is seeking a Senior IT Software QA Advisor for a remote, contract-to-hire role. This position involves designing and executing tests to ensure software quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive QA experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in SQL and Oracle. Benefits include medical insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k)

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience, including 4 years in testing/QA.
• Experience leading project meetings and tracking defects.
• Proficiency in SQL and Oracle databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute tests for software applications.
• Provide mentorship to junior QA Analysts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, a leading provider of technology enabled risk, benefits and claims management solutions, is seeking a Senior IT Software QA Advisor for a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity.

Job Summary:

The Senior QA Analyst will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing tests to ensure the quality and reliability of software applications. This role requires expertise in manual testing, SQL/Oracle, and troubleshooting, along with a strong ability to analyze user needs and lead test planning efforts. The ideal candidate should be a detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, maintain, test, and debug software applications and test scripts.
• Assess compatibility and impact of new programs on existing systems.
• Develop expertise in one or more specific system functions and take ownership of related testing processes.
• Define system scope, objectives, and test plans to validate complex implementations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior Quality Assurance Analysts.
• Establish and enforce quality assurance procedures, standards, and reporting metrics.
• Analyze user needs and lead the design of tests to validate end-user requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and carrier-specific requirements.
• Assist in the professional development of junior team members.
• Stay updated on the latest quality assurance tools and industry best practices.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and support the organization's quality programs.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of overall IT experience, including at least 4 years in testing/QA and 2 years specializing in business application testing.
• Leadership experience, including leading and participating in project meetings, tracking product defects, and reviewing testing documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with SQL and Oracle databases.
• Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic experience with UNIX environments.
• Experience using Smartsheet for project tracking and reporting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of client/server applications and claims management systems (preferred).
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High level of self-motivation and demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience creating and delivering presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• End-to-End (E2E) testing experience.
• API testing experience.
• Experience with Progress Language.
• Familiarity with Quality Center/ALM.
• Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS).
• Familiarity with SharePoint for document and project management.
• Insurance industry experience is highly desirable.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance, Information Technology, and Analyst

• Industries

  Claims Adjusting, Actuarial Services and Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds

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