Job Description
Job Description
Title: Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Period of Performance: Long-term contract
Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, Washington, DC
ROLE SUMMARY:
· We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to lead testing and quality assurance efforts across a variety of IT projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in both manual and automated testing, excellent leadership skills, and hands-on experience with enterprise applications like Maximo and Cityworks.
· You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of software solutions by developing test strategies, executing test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in both Agile and Waterfall environments and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Lead QA efforts for small to medium-sized IT projects.
• Develop and execute test plans, use cases, and test scripts.
• Perform manual and automated testing using tools like Selenium, SOAPUI, and Appium.
• Conduct API testing for RESTful and SOAP web services.
• Coordinate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure testing aligns with project goals.
• Track and manage defects using tools such as JIRA or Rally.
• Prepare QA documentation and project status reports.
• Support data validation and reporting using Power BI and SQL queries.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy practices and standards.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of QA experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong experience with Maximo and Cityworks applications.
PROFICIENCY IN:
o Selenium, SOAPUI, REST/SOAP APIs
o SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL
o Power BI, Jenkins, GitHub
o Appium, Perfecto (Mobile Testing)
o JIRA, Rally
• Experience with Microsoft.Net, Java, PHP/MySQL applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in the Water Utilities industry.
• ISTQB or equivalent QA certification.
• Familiarity with Log4j, JDBC, and continuous integration tools.
• Experience with statistical reporting and data analysis.