Sr. QA Specialist

Florida Blue; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GuideWell seeks a contract IT tester in Jacksonville, FL to lead end-to-end testing efforts on complex applications. You will design test approaches, create and execute test cases, set up environments, and coordinate with developers, analysts and leadership to ensure quality releases.

The role requires 5–8 years in IT testing, solid knowledge of SDLC/STLC, and hands-on experience with automation and SQL. You will document results, generate status reports, and contribute to acceptance criteria

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of SDLC.
• Must have strong knowledge of STLC.
• Must have strong knowledge of Testing concepts.
• Must be able to create and execute test cases.
• Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested.
• Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing.
• Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language.
• Must have strong PC skills and demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Create test approaches identifying scope of testing with risk-based approach.
• Responsible for end to end testing methodology and documentation.
• Set up test labs and environments per specs.
• Document and communicate results to stakeholders and leadership.
• Execute automated test scripts and write/coordinate resolution of defects.
• Develop acceptance criteria and assist product owner in testing.
• Collaborate with developers to create automated tests and with analysts for exploratory testing.

Skills

SDLC

STLC

Testing concepts

Test cases

Business language

Technical language

MS Office

Education

Bachelors degree in IT

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

TestComplete

QTP

SoapUI

Postman

Jenkins

JMeter

Appium

SQL

Job description

This is a contract opportunity. You will be employed by Magnit to work on assignment with GuideWell and subsidiary companies including Florida Blue.

Essential Functions

• Creates a test approach, identifying scope of testing with risk-based approach for each feature or scope of work in a project effort identifying test environments, dependencies, constraints, prioritizing test cases and scheduling time for the testing.
• Responsible for ensuring end to end testing methodology including all appropriate documentation and requirements.
• Sets up software and hardware in the test lab, per specs.
• Ensures test results are accurate, thorough and appropriately documented.
• Communicates results and coordinates logistics to the Systems Analysts, Developers, and other key IT staff and leadership as appropriate.
• Documents problems or results inconsistent with expected results.
• Performs quality assurance tests on all work and performs detailed analysis on test results.
• Certifies application for release to the next testing stage or to the production environment. Generates and distributes periodic status reports for testing.
• Sets up and executes complex scripts independently.
• Sets up test data beds based on data matching specific test conditions.
• Creates and executes moderately complex SQL queries.
• Executes automated test scripts.
• Writes/coordinates resolution of system defects. Ensures appropriate hand-offs and re-testing
• May provide technical guidance to other IT Testing Specialists.
• Participates in requirements gathering sessions or solicits information on incomplete requirements.
• Participates in facilitation and coordination of user acceptance testing.
• Design tests to aid learning and mitigate risks.
• Work with developers to create automated tests.
• Work with business analysts and business stakeholders to undertake exploratory testing.
• Ensures stories contain specific acceptance test conditions which communicate objectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of performance and security vulnerability testing is a plus.
• Assist product owner in coming up with the acceptance criteria for user stories.

Requirements

• Must have strong knowledge of SDLC
• Must have strong knowledge of STLC
• Must have strong knowledge of Testing concepts
• Must be able to create and execute test cases
• Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested
• Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing
• Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language
• Must have strong PC skills and demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office Suite products

Experience With Testing Management Tools

• Automated; Selenium, Robotium, TestComplete, QTP, SoapUI, Playwright Visual Studio Test Pro, etc
• Manual; Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Jenkins, TestLink, Mantis, Postman, Firbug, etc
• Must have the ability to extract data utilizing moderately complex SQL queries
• Ability to read logical and physical data models and understand the relationship between various tables
• Ability to clearly identify data needs and requirements for the respective test efforts
• Ability to execute automated test scripts as needed
• Ability to read various system input/output files; XML, Flat, 834, 835, etc
• Must have the ability to create unique test scenarios.

Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred qualifications listed below reflect desired knowledge, skill, and/or experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology
• Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary

Required Experience

• 5-8 years of Professional experience in an IT related field preferably in a development or testing environment

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience

GuideWell and its family of companies has partnered with Magnit as its Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Employer of Record (EOR) since 2018. In May of 2025, GuideWell joined Magnit Direct Source to implement the GuideWell Contractor Cohort. This program is designed to create, manage and curate a contractor talent pool for temporary contract opportunities with GuideWell. As a contractor working on temporary assignment with GuideWell, you'll be employed by Magnit. You'll have the opportunity to work on temporary projects at GuideWell companies that make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the benefits of being part of the Magnit team.