Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Jobtailor; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a QA Engineer to design and execute manual and automated tests, ensuring performance and reliability across multiple phases. You will identify defects, track resolutions, and collaborate with developers to verify fixes, while maintaining comprehensive testing documentation and plans.

Core competencies include automation scripting, JIRA/Xray usage, and regression testing.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on automation scripting experience.
• 4 years of experience using JIRA.
• 4 years of experience using Xray.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
• Must be available for an in-person interview.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
• Validate application functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple testing phases.
• Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains unaffected by new changes.
• Support and enhance automated testing initiatives where appropriate.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and verify corrective actions.
• Ensure defects are accurately documented and communicated throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, testing documentation, and coverage reports.
• Ensure testing artifacts remain current and aligned with project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, testing methodologies, and quality standards.
• Partner with developers, QA leads, project teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Communicate testing progress, findings, and risks clearly to project stakeholders.
• Participate in team meetings and support overall software delivery objectives.

Skills

Automation Testing

Manual Testing

Test Case Design

Defect Tracking

Performance Testing

Functional Testing

Testing Documentation

Continuous Improvement

Quality Assurance

Testing Methodologies

Tools

JIRA

Xray

Job description

• Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements.


• Validate application functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple testing phases.


• Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains unaffected by new changes.


• Support and enhance automated testing initiatives where appropriate.


• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.


• Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and verify corrective actions.


• Ensure defects are accurately documented and communicated throughout the software development lifecycle.


• Maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, testing documentation, and coverage reports.


• Ensure testing artifacts remain current and aligned with project requirements.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, testing methodologies, and quality standards.


• Partner with developers, QA leads, project teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.


• Communicate testing progress, findings, and risks clearly to project stakeholders.


• Participate in team meetings and support overall software delivery objectives.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing manual and automated test cases, ensuring application functionality and performance through comprehensive testing methodologies. Proficient in defect tracking and collaboration with development teams to enhance software quality and delivery.

Requirements

• 5 years of hands‑on automation scripting experience.


• 4 years of experience using JIRA.


• 4 years of experience using Xray.


• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.


• Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.


• Must be available for an in‑person interview.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Automation Scripting Experience


• JIRA Proficiency


• Xray Proficiency


• Regression Testing


• Test Case Development

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Automation Testing


• Manual Testing


• Test Case Design


• Defect Tracking


• Performance Testing


• Functional Testing


• Testing Documentation


• Continuous Improvement


• Quality Assurance


• Testing Methodologies

Soft Skills

• Collaboration


• Communication


• Problem‑Solving


• Attention to Detail


• Teamwork

Industry Keywords

• Software Development Lifecycle


• Quality Standards


• Testing Artifacts


• Testing Phases


• Software Defects

Tools & Technologies

• JIRA


• Xray