Software Tester/QA Analyst 4

Mbi Llc; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A software testing company based in Virginia seeks a QA resource to ensure product quality by creating comprehensive test coverage and implementing automated test scripts. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with manual and automated testing, particularly using Playwright, and should demonstrate solid documentation and problem-solving skills. Collaborating in an Agile environment, this role focuses on test case development, defect identification, and CI/CD integration.

Qualifications

• Strong experience writing manual test cases and converting them into structured test suites.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools is required.
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman or RestAssured.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed and reusable test cases based on requirements.
• Participate in test planning and execute manual tests when needed.
• Build and enhance automation frameworks using approved tools.

Skills

Manual test case writing

Test automation tools

API testing

CI/CD pipelines

Agile methodologies

Documentation skills

Tools

Playwright

Postman

Git

JMeter

LoadRunner

Job description

The QA resource will ensure product quality by creating comprehensive test coverage and implementing automated test scripts that support continuous integration and faster release cycles. This role strengthens defect prevention, improves reliability, and reduces manual testing effort across the Agile processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Case Design and Documentation — Develop detailed, traceable, and reusable test cases based on business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and system workflows.
• Test Planning and Execution — Participate in test planning, identify test scenarios, execute manual tests when needed, and document results.
• Automation Framework Development — Build, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks using approved tools and technologies (e.g., Preferably Playwright).
• Automated Test Script Creation — Write, optimize, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, smoke, and functional testing.
• Defect Identification and Reporting — Log defects with clear reproduction steps, severity, and impact; collaborate with developers to validate fixes.
• Continuous Integration Support — Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Quality Metrics and Reporting — Provide regular reporting on test coverage, defect trends, and automation progress.
• Collaboration — Work closely with agile team, business analysts, developers, product owners, and project managers to ensure alignment on requirements and quality expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience writing manual test cases and converting them into structured test suites.
• Hands‑on experience with test automation tools is required (preferably Playwright).
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and QA best practices.
• Ability to analyze requirements and identify gaps or ambiguities.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow).
• Exposure to Oracle and APEX based system test and financial system is plus.
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.
• Automated regression suite with measurable coverage.
• Complete set of manual test cases mapped to requirements.
• Test execution reports and defect logs.
• Documentation for automation framework and test scripts.
• Ongoing maintenance of test cases and automation assets.