QA Analyst Application & Data Testing (Contract)

Atlanta, GA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 40 - 55

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsive recruiter

At Starr & Associates (S&A) we are a full-service business consulting firm delivering advisory and execution services across multiple industries and complex business domains. QA / Test Analysts at S&A are embedded within client delivery teams to ensure solution quality reliability and fitness for purpose across custom-built technology solutions.

This role focuses on functional testing integration testing and regression testing with an emphasis on leveraging automated testing approaches. QA / Test Analysts collaborate closely with Software Engineers Data Engineers and Business Analysts to validate requirements test execution and defect resolution.

Client programs may include initiatives involving emissions-related data and environmental metrics requiring strong attention to accuracy traceability and end-to-end validation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Test Planning: Develop and maintain test plans test cases and test scripts aligned to project requirements
Functional Testing: Execute functional testing to validate system behavior against documented requirements
Integration Testing: Validate data flows and integrations across systems APIs and data pipelines
Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not impact existing functionality
Automated Testing: Design execute and maintain automated test scripts where appropriate
Defect Management: Identify document and track defects through resolution
Test Data Management: Create and manage test data to support test execution
Requirements Collaboration: Work closely with Business Analysts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
Release Support: Support testing cycles during releases and deployments
Consulting Engagement Support: Operate effectively within a client-facing consulting delivery environment

Education

Bachelors Degree required
Preferred fields include Information Systems Computer Science Engineering or related disciplines

Required Skills

Minimum 35 years of experience in quality assurance or software testing
Strong experience with manual functional and integration testing
Experience working with automated testing tools and frameworks
Ability to test APIs integrations and data-driven solutions
Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools
Understanding of software development life cycle and testing methodologies
Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience delivering in consulting or project-based environments

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred Not Required)

Experience supporting automated testing initiatives
Familiarity with API and integration testing approaches
Experience validating data pipelines or analytics platforms
Experience working with emissions or environmental datasets
Experience supporting large-scale or multi-year client programs

Required Competencies

Quality Focus: Ensures solutions meet defined quality standards
Analytical Thinking: Identifies gaps risks and potential failure points
Problem Solving: Investigates defects and supports root cause analysis
Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional delivery teams
Communication: Communicates issues and findings clearly and professionally
Adaptability: Adjusts testing approach based on solution complexity and change
Consulting Mindset: Operates with professionalism accountability and client focus

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour

Starr & Associates is a top tier management consulting firm determined to change the way the world does business! We are always looking for the brightest minds that the business world has to offer. If you are intellectually curious service oriented self-motivated hardworking entrepreneurial and desire to work with the best then we just may have a place for you! We provide a fast-paced ever-evolving enlightening but fun work environment that keenly focuses on the needs of our clients. Come join our team to change the business landscape one engagement at a time!

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Responsive recruiterAt Starr & Associates (S&A) we are a full-service business consulting firm delivering advisory and execution services across multiple industries and complex business domains. QA / Test Analysts at S&A are embedded within client delivery teams to ensure solution quality reliabilit...