Certified Quality Assurance Analyst - ISTQB (Active)

Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst with ISTQB (Active)

Location: Tallahassee, FL (On-Site)

Duration: 12 Months

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in software quality assurance, including test planning, execution, and defect management.

Strong proficiency in QA methodologies, functional and regression testing, and test automation frameworks.

Experience with performance testing, troubleshooting, and validating application stability across environments.

Familiarity with enterprise systems integration and data validation processes.

Knowledge of compliance standards such as PCI and best practices for secure application development.

Hands-on experience with QA tools and components (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, Oracle WebLogic Server).

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documenting test cases, reporting results, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Educational qualifications meeting at least one of the following levels:?

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or equivalent work experience.

QA-related certifications (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Software Quality Analyst)

Preferred Experience

Experience designing and maintaining automated test suites for complex applications.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and participation in Scrum ceremonies.

Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.

Knowledge of application and data security best practices in QA processes.

Experience working in government or public sector environments with regulatory compliance requirements.

Exposure to RESTful services testing and API validation.

Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and continuous process improvement.

BACKGROUND?

The Department requires application development and Oracle database services to support its financial systems. This includes the development and maintenance of applications using Oracle Forms, Oracle APEX, and PL/SQL, as well as integration support for Florida PALM and FLAIR. The selected contractor will also provide expertise in QA methodologies and test automation tools to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing application environments. Familiarity with State of Florida accounting practices and PCI compliance is essential to ensure technical alignment with state and regulatory standards.

SCOPE?

Develop and execute test plans and scripts for PALM and FLAIR integrations.

Perform functional, integration, and regression testing for PALM and FLAIR systems.

Responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data integration processes to support application functionality and reporting requirements.

Document defects, track remediation, and validate fixes.

Utilize QA methodologies and test automation tools for application deployment, security, and integration.

Ensure testing aligns with State of Florida accounting and compliance standards.

Ensure applications meet data security and Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards.

Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.

Ensure application performance, security, and compliance with Department and regulatory standards.

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