Software Tester/QA Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Software Tester/QA Analyst
*Local to Richmond, VA only please
*This is a hybrid position

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Rest Assured 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 problem-solving skills.

• 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.

• 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.

• Strong experience writing manual test cases and converting them into structured test suites., Required 7 Years
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools is required (preferably playwright)., Required 5 Years
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for automation (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.)., Required 4 Years
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)., Required 3 Years
• Experience with API testing using tools like Postman, RestAssured, or similar., Desired 3 Years
• Experience with performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner)., Desired 3 Years
• Knowledge of BDD frameworks (Cucumber, SpecFlow)., Desired 2 Years
• Exposure to Oracle and APEX based system test and financial system., Nice to have 2 Years