Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Tester - Advanced to support projects for the collaboration with the Project Management Office (PMO). The QA Tester will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of complex technical solutions supporting Medicaid systems. This role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, change-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform manual and automated testing to identify, isolate, and resolve defects. Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements. Maintain SDLC traceability between requirements, test cases, and system components. Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and support business validation activities. Perform functional, regression, UI, and negative testing to ensure application stability. Design, develop, and execute automated test scripts with appropriate oversight. Participate in defect triage meetings , retesting, and issue resolution processes. Create and maintain QA documentation, test reports, and metrics . Ensure compliance with established QA standards, governance policies, and best practices . Participate in reviews, walkthroughs, and inspections of deliverables. Recommend improvements to testing processes and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing . Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies. Experience with test planning, test case design, and execution . Hands-on experience with automation testing tools (e.g., Selenium or similar). Experience with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, HP ALM). Knowledge of UAT processes and coordination . Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in healthcare or Medicaid systems . Familiarity with HIPAA compliance and healthcare regulations. Experience working in government or public sector projects . Knowledge of API testing tools (e.g., Postman).

Soft Skills:

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment