Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst - Richmond, VA (Hybrid)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst. The candidate will need at least 8 years of software testing experience, proficiency in Agile testing strategies, and strong SQL skills. The role involves coordinating user acceptance testing and collaborating effectively with IT teams. A competitive salary of $85-90k and various benefits are offered, including health insurance and PTO. US Citizenship or Green Card holder required. No C2C. W-2 Only.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience in software testing.
• Proficiency in implementing testing methodologies in Agile development.
• Experience writing test data SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UAT users and assist in UAT test scripts preparation.
• Collaborate with functional and non-functional IT teams.
• Build effective working relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

ISEB/ISTQB qualification in Software Testing

Implementing and executing testing strategies

Using test management tools (Azure DevOps/TFS/Git)

Writing test cases in Gherkin

Writing complex SQL queries

Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML

Knowledge of programming languages (Ruby, Java, Python)

Experience in Windows and Linux environments

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst

Yakshna Solutions, Inc, (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost‑effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k), health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

The Senior Test Analyst will work well with teams, have excellent communication skills and the ability to handle functional and non‑functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also coordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users, and colleagues is essential.

Required skills and experience

• Eight years of experience in the following:
  • ISEB/ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent
  • Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development
  • Experience using test management/Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/TFS/Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin
  • Experience writing complex SQL queries for creating and maintaining test data to support automation testing and business users
  • Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML
  • Knowledge of programming language(s) e.g. Ruby, Java or Python
  • Experience working in Windows and Linux environments

Salary: $85-90k per annum with benefits.

US Citizenship/Green card holder.

No C2C.

W-2 Only.

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.