W2 - Quality Assurance Analyst III (Test cases and plans, SQL, SQL Server) - Remote in WI

  • Madison, WI
  • Posted 7 hours ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 day((s))

Skills

Sql Server
SQL
Quality Assurance Analyst III (Test cases and plans

Job Details

Description:
NOTICE - Candidates that are submitted to this posting and do not meet the required qualifications, restrictions, or requirements will NOT be allowed to be resubmitted to future re-postings of the position. False or inaccurate submissions will be reported.
WISCONSIN ONLY POSTING:
POSTING IS FOR WISCONSIN BASED CANDIDATES ONLY (OR THOSE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO WISCONSIN WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE START DATE). Candidates that are NOT located IN WISCONSIN or NOT willing TO RELOCATE within that timeframe will NOT be considered and should not be submitted. ALL WORK MUST BE DONE IN WISCONSIN
The client is looking for one (1) Quality Assurance Analyst III
Will close to submissions on 7/14/2025 at 4:00PM CST.
Top Skills:

Demonstrated experience in developing test cases and plans to ensure applications function according to user requirements. (8+ years)
Exceptional attention to detail for quality assurance testing and supporting testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle. (8+ years)
Experience working on an application development team within a complex organization to conduct high-quality testing following industry standard techniques (8+ years)
Very strong experience writing SQL queries on SQL Server. (10+ years)
INTERVIEW NOTES: PLEASE NOTE: A real-time screenshot photo of the candidate MUST be uploaded to candidate's bid upon confirming the interview. Please see "DCF Realtime Photo Requirement & Instructions" document in the Attachments section of this posting for details.
Phone and web based interviews will be acceptable.
However, an in--person interview may be required.
Interviews will be set up shortly after the posting close date.
MUST provide three (3) business references for the interview. (One reference must be a supervisory level.)
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Candidate MUST be physically located in the United States. International candidates/phone numbers will not be accepted.
Candidate must follow ALL DCF work rules
Candidate must be available to perform all work during the Central Standard Time (CST) business hours 9:00 am 3 pm (or CST hours as defined by the hiring manager)
Candidate will be required to provide their own equipment for this position (See job description for required specifications.)
Duration: 6/30/2026, with the potential to extend for an additional term(s)

Candidate MUST be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. 90-100% remote but can require staff to come onsite as necessary with sufficient notice.
This position is for an experienced quality assurance analyst with strong hands-on testing experience to support multi-year, multi-phase project with testing throughout the project lifecycle in close collaboration with the project team. This position will conduct quality assurance (QA) testing as releases are moved to testing environments to ensure application will perform according to user requirements. Collaborates with the project team to identify and implement appropriate improvements and ensures code adheres to organizational standards. This individual should have strong, demonstrated hands-on understanding of quality assurance testing concepts, practices, and procedures. A high degree of professionalism and high-quality customer service are expected.

This position should be able to work independently while taking direction from project leads. A demonstrated ability to take initiative in learning business processes and existing application functionality is a plus. This individual should have strong attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and commitment to teamwork.
The individual in this position will:
  • Create, maintain, and update testing documentation to ensure all scenarios and requirements are covered in the testing process.
  • Create test scenarios, test plans, test reports, and track the life cycle of defects.
  • Have strong, holistic knowledge of the overall quality assurance/testing process.
  • Ensure developed solutions perform according to documented user requirements.
  • Be familiar with industry standard automation testing suites, including regression testing.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and prior use of testing tools and how they interact with applications used for management of bugs, issues, testing, design and development.
  • Remain adaptable and flexible when working with multiple clients with varying degrees of knowledge and ability/availability to participate.
  • Identify and propose improvements, corrections, or mitigation strategies for risks and opportunities, independently or collaboratively with the team.
  • Write SQL queries on SQL Server in order to verify data integrity, validate data manipulation operations, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Bring experience with the full software development lifecycle and related project management activities.
List any special qualifications & years of experience:

Qualification

Desired Experience

Quality assurance testing

10 years

Experience writing SQL queries

10 years

Experience with quality assurance methodologies and testing techniques.

10 years

Familiarity with test-driven design principles and regression testing

9 years

Knowledge of system development lifecycle and key deliverables

10 years

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders

9 years

Develop and implement quality assurance process and procedures.

10 years

Experience in technical writing and documentation

8 years

Experience with TFS and/or GitHub

8 years

Experience with Jira

5 years

Post-production application support

8 years


Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:
Develops technical procedures, methodologies, metrics, checklists, and standards. Identifies and applies best practices. Evaluates software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment guidelines. Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards for program design and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently. Evaluates program output and reports for accuracy, and policies and procedures for quality. Evaluates networks to determine efficiencies and the quality of security systems, etc. Reviews new or modified programs, including documentation and specifications, to determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines. Recommends program improvements or corrections to programmers. Identifies differences between establishment standards and user applications and suggests modifications to conform to standards.
Quality Assurance Analyst capabilities with 8-10 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Independently, performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Additional details: Weekend coverage is minimal, for potential projects as they arise.
Pay rate: $/hr on W2.
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