Quality Assurance Analyst

Total Required Experience in Years: 3+ Years

Mode of Work: Florida Resident Required (Must be Available to Work in Tallahassee if Needed)

Seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to support software testing, quality assurance, database validation, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in SQL Server database testing, test planning, defect management, and quality assurance methodologies. This role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, developers, and technical teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project requirements, business objectives, and technical specifications.
• Analyze functional and design documents to identify testing requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Perform manual testing and support automated testing initiatives.
• Validate software functionality, business processes, and system integrations.
• Conduct database testing within Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Design and manipulate test data for testing activities.
• Validate stored procedures, jobs, triggers, and replication processes.
• Track and report defects, test results, and overall testing status.
• Collect and analyze quality metrics to improve software quality processes.
• Facilitate test plan reviews and testing discussions with project teams.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and demonstrations.
• Document issues, defects, and resolutions throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Perform quality audits to ensure compliance with standards and methodologies.
• Deliver quality assurance process training and support technical teams.
• Participate in meetings with State and Federal stakeholders as required.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend process improvements.

Required Skills

• Quality Assurance Testing
• Manual Testing
• Test Planning
• Test Case Development
• Defect Tracking & Management
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Database Testing
• Test Data Creation & Validation
• Stored Procedures Testing
• SQL Jobs Validation
• Trigger Testing
• Replication Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Quality Metrics & Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Technical Documentation

Preferred Skills

• Automated Testing Tools
• Test Automation Frameworks
• Performance Testing
• Regression Testing
• Integration Testing
• Agile Testing Methodologies
• State Government Experience
• Federal Stakeholder Collaboration

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Assurance, Systems Development, Testing, or related technical experience.
• Experience performing database testing in Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Experience designing and manipulating test data.
• Experience validating stored procedures, jobs, triggers, and replication.
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and develop test plans.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and quality assurance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Experience supporting enterprise software implementations.
• Experience conducting quality audits and process evaluations.
• Experience working with State or Federal government agencies.

Deliverables

• Test Plans
• Test Cases & Test Scripts
• Defect Logs & Defect Reports
• Test Execution Results
• Quality Assurance Metrics Reports
• UAT Demonstrations
• Quality Audit Reports
• Process Improvement Recommendations
• Training Materials
• Technical Documentation
• Status Reports
• Quality Assurance Compliance Documentation

Education

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or equivalent work experience.