Job Description
Job Title: QA Analyst (Database Testing Focus)
Location: Phoenix AZ - Hybrid Local Candidates Only
We are seeking a QA Analyst with strong hands-on experience in backend database testing and a collaborative mindset to join a public-sector team. This hybrid role requires local candidates who can attend in-person meetings and are available for on-site interviews within one week of posting close. If youre a detail-oriented QA professional who thrives in both functional and technical environments this is a great opportunity. This role blends quality assurance and business analysis with a strong emphasis on backend database testing. Youll be designing test plans performing UAT validating data across systems and helping shape processes to ensure enterprise-grade quality across platform
Your role:
- Design and execute comprehensive test plans cases and scripts focused on backend database and data pipeline validation
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts in collaboration with business stakeholders
- Identify track and document defects usability concerns and performance issues
- Analyze business processes gather requirements and translate them into clear documentation and actionable user stories
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure solutions align with business needs and technical specifications
- Define test data needs dependencies and flows to support end-to-end testing
- Recommend and implement improvements to QA and business analysis processes
- Evaluate automation opportunities and support the rollout of approved test automation tools
- Maintain detailed documentation across test efforts requirements and QA standards
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and support continuous improvement initiatives within the QA lifecycle
What youve got:
- Proven hands-on experience in backend database testing including validation of tables views and ETL pipelines
- Strong SQL skills with expertise in SQL Server 2008 R2 & 2016
- Familiarity with Microsoft development tools including Visual Studio TFS/VSTS SSIS and SSRS
- Experience testing or supporting .NET-based applications and working in Windows Server environments
- Understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
- Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel Word PowerPoint and Access
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