Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Experis; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, through its Experis brand, is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for a Madison, WI hybrid role. You will test web applications, verify story criteria, and contribute to agile ceremonies.

Proficiency in SQL Server Management Studio and strong communication are required. The role involves collaboration with developers and business analysts, with a contract duration through 6/30/27 and potential extensions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality assurance testing experience, including hands-on testing of story acceptance criteria with a development team and business analyst.
• 3+ years of Experience using SQL Server Management Studio to view data and validate calculations.
• 3+ years of experience with Agile Scrum methodology, including roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and cadence.
• 3+ years of experience with DevOps to support delivery and testing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, verify, and test story acceptance criteria to ensure web applications meet requirements and maintain a consistent UI.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including refinement and scoring, with clear written and verbal feedback from story testing.
• Use DevOps or similar tools to support testing workflows and collaboration with the team.
• Write and run SQL queries in SQL Server Management Studio to validate data integrity and system calculations.
• Identify and communicate corrections to programmers with professionalism and customer service.

Skills

QA testing

SQL

Agile Scrum

DevOps

Tools

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Our client is seeking Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be part of the web application development effort, supporting story testing and quality assurance activities. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and a collaborative mindset that will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Location: Madison, WI (Hybrid: 1 day in office per week). Candidates must be WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Pay Range: $26/hr on W2

What's the Job?

• Work with the development team and business analyst to evaluate, verify, and test story acceptance criteria to ensure web applications meet requirements and maintain a consistent UI.


• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including refinement and scoring, and provide clear, concise written and verbal feedback from story testing.


• Use DevOps (or a similar product) to support testing workflows and collaboration with the team.


• Write and run SQL queries in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to validate data integrity and confirm system calculations and data manipulation results.


• Identify, document, and communicate corrections to programmers while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer service.

What's Needed?

• 3+ years of quality assurance testing experience, including hands-on testing of story acceptance criteria with a development team and business analyst.


• 3+ years of experience using SQL Server Management Studio to view table data and write SQL queries to validate calculations and data integrity.


• 3+ years of experience with Agile Scrum methodology, including roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and cadence.


• 3+ years of experience with DevOps (or a similar product) to support delivery and testing collaboration.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing and documentation, with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to contribute directly to story testing and quality outcomes for a web application development team.


• Engage in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborate closely with developers and business analysts to improve delivery quality.


• Use SQL Server Management Studio and a structured QA/testing process to validate application behavior and data accuracy.


• Work in a role that values professionalism, initiative, and clear feedback that helps teams move forward.


• Contract duration through 6/30/27 with extensions possible.

Interview Process

virtual via Teams.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.