User Acceptance Testing Liaison

PTR Global; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K contributions

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Senior UAT Tester in McLean, Virginia for a contract engagement. The UAT Liaison will bridge business stakeholders, end users, and technical teams to ensure solutions meet requirements and are production-ready.

The role involves planning and executing UAT activities, facilitating defect triage, and guiding users through test cases, with a focus on clear communication and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in user acceptance testing (UAT) and QA within software projects.
• Solid understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies.
• Ability to create UAT test plans, cases, and scripts from business requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with test management and defect tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as central liaison among business users, PMs, QA, and developers during UAT cycles.
• Translate business requirements into UAT scenarios and tests.
• Develop and maintain UAT test plans, cases, and scripts.
• Coordinate UAT schedules and resource planning.
• Facilitate UAT kick-offs and status meetings; track progress.

Skills

UAT testing

SDLC understanding

Communication skills

Requirement analysis

Test planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT/CS/Business

ISTQB / CBAP / PMP certifications a plus

Tools

JIRA

Azure DevOps

Job description

Position: Senior UAT Tester

Location: McLean, Virginia

Duration: Contract

Job ID: 180346

Job Overview

The User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Liaison will serve as the primary bridge between business stakeholders, end users, and technical teams to ensure that delivered solutions meet business requirements and are ready for production deployment. This role is responsible for coordinating, planning, and executing UAT activities, facilitating defect triage, and ensuring that user feedback is captured, communicated, and resolved in a timely manner. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of software development and testing lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact between business users, project managers, QA teams, and developers during UAT cycles.
• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into UAT scenarios and test cases.
• Develop, review, and maintain UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate end-to-end business processes.
• Coordinate UAT schedules, test cycles, and resource planning with business and technical teams.
• Facilitate UAT kick-off meetings, daily stand-ups, and status meetings to track progress and address issues.
• Guide and support business users in executing test cases, documenting results, and logging defects.
• Perform hands‑on UAT execution when needed, including data setup, test execution, and validation of results.
• Manage defect triage sessions, prioritize issues, and work with development and QA teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Track and report UAT metrics, including test coverage, defect trends, and readiness for go‑live.
• Ensure that all UAT deliverables are completed, reviewed, and approved according to project timelines.
• Document and communicate UAT findings, risks, and recommendations to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Support go‑live readiness activities, including user sign‑off, contingency planning, and post‑implementation validation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of UAT processes, templates, and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards, compliance requirements, and quality assurance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience in user acceptance testing, business analysis, or QA within software implementation or enhancement projects.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies, including UAT best practices.
• Experience creating UAT test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements and process flows.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with business stakeholders, end users, and technical teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain issues, risks, and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms).
• Ability to manage multiple UAT cycles and priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Comfortable facilitating meetings, workshops, and training sessions with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, taking ownership of UAT deliverables and outcomes.
• Familiarity with business process documentation, requirements analysis, and change management concepts.
• Experience in regulated or highly controlled environments is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in testing, business analysis, or project management (e.g., ISTQB, CBAP, PMP) are a plus.

About PTR Global

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Pay Range

$55- $60

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