Quality Analyst (Testing)

Job Title: Quality Analyst (Tester)
Location: Metro Atlanta, GA
Work Type: Onsite (Required)
Local Candidates Only

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Quality Analyst (Tester) to support testing activities for critical applications. This role involves creating test cases, executing tests, validating results, identifying defects, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong experience testing Java applications, database systems, and exposure to mainframe environments.

 Key Responsibilities

Analyze business requirements and develop detailed test plans, test scenarios, and test cases

Perform testing for Java applications on distributed platforms

Execute test program changes, update test files, run tests, and validate results

Identify, log, and track defects using Jira

Perform data validation using Postgres and DB2 (queries and verification)

Prepare program-level and user-level documentation

Collaborate with teams to meet testing goals and tight deadlines with transparency

 Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience testing Java applications

Strong experience with DB2 and Postgres databases

Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases and integration testing

Strong troubleshooting, testing, and debugging skills

Experience preparing comprehensive technical and user documentation

Excellent communication skills for stakeholder coordination and user sign-off

Ability to follow source control, migration, and deployment procedures

Strong analytical skills for data validation and reporting