Lead Software QA / Test Analyst

Job Title: Lead Software QA / Test Analyst
Location: Baltimore, Maryland (Remote)
Type: 6 month contract
Compensation: $60.00-$65.00/HR on W2, $73.00-$78.00/HR on C2C

Job Objective:
Responsible for developing, modifying, and executing software test plans and test scenarios. Defining and solving for test data needs. Developing automated scripts and programs for testing in order to ensure the outgoing software and technical products meet and exceed quality standards. Develop and execute software tests to identify software problems and their root causes. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. Document software and application defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software engineers and product owners. Participates in the review of software design. Understands software architecture and quality risks and leads test strategy development.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead team of testers in support of multiple projects/corporate initiatives to provide test planning and test execution activities.
• Analyzing the complex requirements, operational problems, specifications and change requests.
• Produce test plans and test cases to determine presence and scope of potential code defects.
• Monitor accurate and thorough test cases, scripts and data with pre-determined results within specified scheduled dates.
• Perform test execution of all assigned test cases.
• Research and provide technical support on operational/test system defects and propose solutions.
• Lead and manage project defect management meetings and triage the issues/defects found during the test execution.
• Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers to research, analyze and propose solutions to the most complex technical, operational and test scenarios.
• Communicate the project and testing status to management.
• Provide and document issues and risks associated with the testing effort to the project stakeholders and leadership.
• Guide and mentor team of testers in support of the projects and day-to-day to testing effort including associate testers, contractors and third-party resources.
• Champion and assist in the mission and objectives to follow the best practices and processes set forth by leadership.
   

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or Computer Science
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience
• 8 years Software design, development, testing and software requirement management
• Knowledge and understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Knowledge of software test requirements and protocols
• Experience with hardware/software/database technologies and network systems
• Experience as software developer
• Experience with databases and query languages
• Experience with Microsoft Office products or equivalent

Preferred Skills:

• HEDIS Knowledge and Expertise
• Claimsphere experience
• CareSeed experience
• DataHub experience
• Snowflake experience
• Experience with SSMS

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes them ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs. Must be able to effectively work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities, deadlines, and workloads that can be variable for long periods of time. Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

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Max Bill Rate: $80.98/hour
100% Remote


System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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