Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst in Clearwater, FL.

Summary:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality PEO (Professional Employer Organization) projects. As a Senior QA Analyst, you will work closely with test automation, development, and product teams to design, implement, and execute detailed test plans, helping to ensure the reliability and scalability of our solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the seamless delivery of high-quality software across the entire SDLC.

Key Responsibilities:
* Test Planning & Execution: Design and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts for both manual and automated testing
* Automation Support: Assist in the implementation, execution, maintenance of automated tests using tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and others
* Defect Management: Track and manage defects, including identifying root causes, working with development teams to resolve them, and verifying fixes
* Integration Testing: Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to integrate testing processes into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or other tools
* Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and development teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and traceability to requirements
* UAT Support: Assist in supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes, ensuring end-users can successfully validate system functionality
* Production Support: Support deployments to Production including Smoke level regression to ensure stable environments after release completes
* Continuous Improvement: Provide suggestions to improve testing processes, automation practices, and the overall quality of the product
* Documentation: Maintain thorough test documentation, including test cases, test results, and automation scripts for ongoing and future projects

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of experience in manual and automated software testing, preferably in a PEO or similar domain
* Direct experience with automation tools such as Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, and Postman
* Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, etc.)
* Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies and working within an Agile environment
* High level of experience/SME in payroll, Payroll Processing, HR and PEO applications
* Strong knowledge of testing frameworks, test lifecycle management, and defect tracking systems
* Solid understanding of databases and experience with SQL for data validation
* Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to work under pressure
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
* Leadership qualities include leading and mentoring other team members
* Ability to create, execute, and maintain detailed test plans and test cases

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with .NET Applications
* ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications
* Knowledge of API testing (RestAssured, SoapUI)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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