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Application Test Analyst
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
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Posted:
18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 October 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
The New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive project management business analysis application support testing training data management business intelligence and reporting services for its Special Education systems. The project supports the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the ATLAS platform modernization of Special Education applications development of regulatory and operational reports maintenance of enterprise data repositories user training and continuous operational support. The Contractor will provide a multidisciplinary team of technical and functional experts to ensure the successful delivery of system enhancements data integration reporting solutions quality assurance and end-user support while maintaining compliance with federal state and NYC DOE Special Education requirements.
The Application Test Analyst is responsible for planning developing executing and maintaining comprehensive testing activities to ensure Special Education applications reports and system enhancements meet business functional technical and regulatory requirements. The analyst develops automated and manual test cases validates software functionality supports User Acceptance Testing (UAT) documents test results and collaborates with business and technical teams to ensure high-quality system releases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
TECHNOLOGIES
The Application Test Analyst is responsible for planning developing executing and maintaining comprehensive testing activities to ensure Special Education applications reports and system enhancements meet business functional technical and regulatory requirements. The analyst develops automated and manual test cases validates software functionality supports User Acceptance Testing (UAT) documents test results and collaborates with business and technical teams to ensure high-quality system releases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design develop execute and maintain manual and automated test plans test cases and test scripts.
- Validate application functionality against business and technical requirements.
- Perform system integration regression functional and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Identify document track and verify software defects through resolution.
- Execute SQL queries to validate data integrity data transformations and reporting accuracy.
- Develop and maintain user documentation technical documentation and testing process documentation.
- Collaborate with business analysts developers project managers and end users to resolve application issues.
- Maintain traceability between business requirements test cases and test results.
- Support release validation and production deployment activities.
- Ensure software releases comply with NYC DOE quality standards and project methodologies.
- Participate in project planning requirements reviews and design walkthroughs to identify potential quality risks early in the development lifecycle.
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in software quality assurance and application testing.
- Experience developing both manual and automated test scripts.
- Strong experience performing functional integration regression system and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
- Proficiency writing and executing SQL queries for data validation and database testing.
- Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools including HP Quality Center (HPQC)/Micro Focus ALM.
- Experience using test automation tools and defect tracking systems.
- Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
- Ability to create clear test plans test cases defect reports and testing documentation.
- Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting enterprise applications reporting systems and data validation in large government or public-sector environments is preferred.
TECHNOLOGIES
- SQL HP Quality Center (HPQC) / Micro Focus ALM
- Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) systems
- Test Automation Tools Microsoft Office Suite
- Jira (preferred) Azure DevOps (preferred)
If you are interested in getting more information about this opportunity please contact Irina Rozenbergat your earliest convenience.
At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence.
Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.
At Ariel Partners we solve the most difficult problems that inhibit technology from enabling our customers to achieve their goals. Our vision is to be recognized by our stakeholders as an elite provider of IT solutions so when they have their biggest challenges we are on their short list. We are looking for team members who share our values of: Integrity to do the right thing even when it hurts; Commitment to the long-term success and happiness of our customers our people and our partners; Courage to take on difficult challenges accept new ideas and accept incremental failure; and the constant pursuit of Excellence.
Ariel Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with federal state and local laws.
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About Company
Ariel Partners is an IT software consulting firm with experience executing some of the largest and most difficult technology projects.
