Senior QA Analyst - Umanist Staffing LLC

Title: Sr. QA (Functional Testing/Planning)

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Work Location: Charlotte, NC

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Job Type: Contract& & &

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Work Type: On-site (Local Consultants Preferred)

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Duration: 12 Months

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Job Description:

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We are seeking an experienced Sr. QA professional specializing in Functional Testing and Test Planning for a challenging role in Charlotte, NC.&

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking domains, with a focus on ensuring that applications meet the highest standards of quality and functionality.&

This role involves test planning, execution, and coordination with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software solutions.&

Key Responsibilities:&

Test Planning and Strategy:& Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies for functional testing, ensuring alignment with project requirements and timelines in the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking domains.&

Functional Testing:& Execute functional testing activities, including writing and executing test cases, verifying functionality against requirements, and logging defects.&

Test Automation:& Collaborate with automation engineers to integrate automated functional tests into the test strategy, ensuring efficient and repeatable testing processes.&

Coordination and Communication:& Work closely with development teams, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure thorough test coverage.&

Defect Management:& Identify, document, and track defects, ensuring they are resolved in a timely manner. Provide detailed reports on test execution and defect status.&

Risk Management:& Identify potential risks in the testing process and develop



mitigation strategies to address them.&

Compliance and Standards:& Ensure that all testing activities adhere to industry standards and regulatory requirements specific to the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking sectors.&

Continuous Improvement:& Recommend and implement improvements to the testing process, tools, and techniques to enhance the quality and efficiency of the testing efforts.&

Experience:&

Significant experience in the Retirement, Group Insurance, and Institutional Banking domains.&

Technical Skills:&

Strong knowledge of functional testing methodologies and tools.&

Experience with test management tools like HP ALM, JIRA, or TestRail.&

Familiarity with automation tools such as Selenium, QTP/UFT, or Test Complete.&

Solid understanding of SDLC and STLC processes.&

Preferred Qualifications:&

Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester).&

Experience with Agile methodologies and working in Agile teams.&

Familiarity with performance and security testing.&