Senior QA Tester

TekShapers; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking a Senior QA Tester to design and execute comprehensive test strategies for web, desktop, API, and enterprise applications. The role requires 8 years of QA experience, strong automation skills, and the ability to mentor junior testers.

This is a long-term, hybrid position with collaboration across IT, QA, and product teams. You will develop test plans, manage RTMs, validate data, and ensure release readiness while upholding quality standards and best

Qualifications

• 8 years of software quality assurance and testing experience.
• Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar tools.
• Experience testing web, desktop, API, and enterprise software across platforms.
• Knowledge of SQL, databases, and data validation techniques.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and automated testing tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to assess software quality and performance against defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Design and execute test scenarios, requirements traceability matrices (RTM), and test cases; develop and maintain test plans based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and automate test scripts and testing processes where appropriate.
• Identify, analyze, document, and track defects and issues that deviate from approved requirements and design specifications.
• Record test results and communicate defect status and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance best practices, organizational standards, and industry standards.
• Maintain test environments and test data required for test execution.
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessments to support release readiness decisions.
• Track and report quality metrics, including defect density, defect trends, and open defect counts.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior QA team members.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Test Planning

Automated Testing

SQL

SDLC & Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

ISTQB / CSTE certification

Tools

Jira / Azure DevOps / ALM

Test Environments / Data Management

Test Automation Tools

Job description

Title: Senior QA Tester

Location: Lenexa, Kansas (or) Topeka, Kansas -- Hybrid 03 days per week from day 1.

Duration: Long Term

Experience: 8 Years

Summary:

Participates in quality assurance activities for business and instruction technology applications. Designs and executes test strategies, test cases, and automated testing solutions. Identifies and manages defects to ensure software meets functional, performance, and business requirements. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve testing processes and maintain high standards of quality throughout the SDLC.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to assess software quality and performance against defined acceptance criteria and quality standards.
• Design and execute test scenarios, requirements traceability matrices (RTM), and test cases; develop and maintain test plans based on business requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop, maintain, and automate test scripts and testing processes where appropriate.
• Identify, analyze, document, and track defects and issues that deviate from approved requirements and design specifications.
• Record test results and communicate defect status and quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance best practices, organizational standards, and industry standards.
• Maintain test environments and test data required for test execution.
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessments to support release readiness decisions.
• Track and report quality metrics, including defect density, defect trends, and open defect counts.
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to testing processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior QA team members.

Technical Qualifications:

• 8 years of software quality assurance and testing experience.
• Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, ALM, or similar platforms.
• Experience testing web, desktop, API, and enterprise software applications across multiple platforms.
• Experience managing and supporting test environments and test data.
• Working knowledge of programming concepts, SQL, databases, and data validation techniques.
• Experience performing compatibility, integration, and backend testing.
• Working knowledge of data integration processes and interfaces.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and automated testing tools.
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies, Agile delivery practices, and software testing life cycles.

General Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating detailed manual test cases and test scenarios.
• Experience executing manual and automated test cases.
• Experience preparing and presenting testing results and quality status reports.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and business teams to identify root causes of defects.
• Ability to develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with junior QA team members.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to software quality.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Relevant software testing certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent are preferred but not required.

Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.