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We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Analyst to lead and support quality assurance efforts for a State Government project. The ideal candidate will bring extensive testing expertise, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of compliance-driven environments. This role requires hands-on involvement in test planning, execution, and coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure delivery of high-quality, secure, and compliant applications.
Job Title: Senior Test Analyst
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Remote)
Employment Type: Apexon W2
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead test strategy, test planning, and overall QA execution for the State project
- Analyze complex business and system requirements to design detailed test scenarios and test cases
- Oversee and perform manual testing, including functional, integration, system, and regression testing
- Review and validate test cases and test results prepared by junior testers
- Identify, log, prioritize, and track defects through closure using defect management tools
- Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and State stakeholders
- Ensure testing activities comply with State standards, policies, accessibility, and regulatory requirements
- Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business users
- Provide regular QA status reports, risk assessments, and release readiness updates
- Mentor junior QA team members and promote QA best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in software testing / quality assurance
- Strong expertise in test case development, execution, and defect management
- In-depth knowledge of SDLC and STLC methodologies
- Hands-on experience with defect tracking and test management tools (JIRA, ALM, HP QC, or similar)
- Experience working in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid environments
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working on State or Government projects
- Knowledge of compliance, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and regulatory standards
- Experience in data validation, API testing, or automation exposure is a plus
- Ability to lead QA efforts in large, multi-vendor environments