software TesterQA Analyst

Job Title: Software Tester/QA Analyst 4 (797858)

Location: Richmond VA

Duration: 8 months

Purpose of the Role

The QA resource will ensure product quality by creating comprehensive test coverage and implementing automated test scripts that support continuous integration and faster release cycles. This role strengthens defect prevention improves reliability and reduces manual testing effort across the Agile processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Case Design and Documentation Develop detailed traceable and reusable test cases based on business requirements user stories acceptance criteria and system workflows.
• Test Planning and Execution Participate in test planning identify test scenarios execute manual tests when needed and document results.
• Automation Framework Development Build maintain and enhance automation frameworks using approved tools and technologies (e.g. Preferably Playwright).
• Automated Test Script Creation Write optimize and maintain automated test scripts for regression smoke and functional testing.
• Defect Identification and Reporting Log defects with clear reproduction steps severity and impact; collaborate with developers to validate fixes.
• Continuous Integration Support Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. DevOps Jenkins GitLab CI).
• Quality Metrics and Reporting Provide regular reporting on test coverage defect trends and automation progress.
• Collaboration Work closely with agile team business analysts developers product owners and project managers to ensure alignment on requirements and quality expectations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong experience writing manual test cases and converting them into structured test suites.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools is required (preferably playwright).
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for automation (Java Python JavaScript C# etc.).
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman RestAssured or similar.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).
• Understanding of SDLC Agile methodologies and QA best practices.
• Ability to analyze requirements and identify gaps or ambiguities.
• Strong documentation communication and problemsolving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter LoadRunner).
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber SpecFlow).
• Exposure to Oracle and APEX based system test and financial system is plus.
• ISTQB or similar QA certification.

Expected Deliverables

• Automated regression suite with measurable coverage.
• Complete set of manual test cases mapped to requirements.
• Test execution reports and defect logs.
• Documentation for automation framework and test scripts.
• Ongoing maintenance of test cases and automation assets.

Required Skills:

Software Testing and Quality AssuranceExperience in a QA LeadTest Leador similar roleUnderstanding of SDLCAgileand/or Waterfall methodologiesHands-on experience with test management and defect tracking toolsExperience in automated testing frameworks and toolsExperience leading UAT and working with business stakeholdersExperience in healthcare environments