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Job Description Job Description Client: CO Judicial Job ID: SB26-1249-QE1-2027 Role: Quality Assurance Engineer Duration: 9 Months Location: 1300 Broadway, Suite 1100 Denver , CO 80203 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Interview: Virtual/In-Person Pay Rate: $60/HR C2C/1099 OR $45-50/HR W2 Candidate Must Be Local Job Description: Strong foundational knowledge of manual testing principles, including test case design, types of testing (functional, regression, API, performance), and defect management. The technical skill to write, run, and maintain automated test scripts (Playwright, TypeScript, Java, k6, MCP, AI-assisted testing, and others). Proficiency in using developer tools, reading error logs, and tracing the source of an issue to provide detailed information to developers (Google DevTools, application logs, HTTP requests/responses, stack traces, heap dumps, etc.). Proficiency in translating high-level business and functional requirements into detailed, efficient, and comprehensive test cases. Knowledge of industry-wide quality assurance measures, testing standards, and current best practices. Knowledge of identifying potential quality risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and formulating effective mitigation strategies. The ability to be proactive in identifying potential issues early in the development lifecycle rather than reactively finding them later. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, system personnel, and management. Extensive knowledge of various test automation tools and framework architectures (data-driven, keyword-driven, hybrid, BDD). The technical skill to design, implement, and improve custom, enterprise-wide, and reusable automation frameworks. The ability to adapt to new challenges, pivot strategies when data suggests a different path, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks is key to long-term success. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills. The practical skill of integrating automated tests with various systems like version control, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools. Competency with test management tools (Zephyr Scale, GitLab, etc.) for logging bugs and tracking test progress. Knowledge of various database systems, including relational databases and NoSQL databases. Experience with specialized test data management and data governance platforms. The ability to analyze test requirements and profile existing production data. A deep understanding of core testing principles is paramount, including test case design techniques (boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning), defect lifecycles, and how testing integrates into various methodologies. The technical skill to design realistic performance test scenarios, which involves scripting user journeys, parameterizing data, and creating load models The ability to systematically break down complex processes, Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages. identify bottlenecks, waste, and variation, and then develop innovative, data-driven solutions is a core skill. The ability to execute predefined test cases and also perform unscripted exploratory testing. Proficiency in translating high-level business and functional requirements into detailed, efficient, and comprehensive test cases. Knowledge of industry-wide quality assurance measures, testing standards, and current best practices. Knowledge of identifying potential quality risks, assessing their impact and likelihood, and formulating effective mitigation strategies. The ability to be proactive in identifying potential issues early in the development lifecycle rather than reactively finding them later. Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with software engineers, system personnel, and management. Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills Attends meetings and training as required . Performs other duties as assigned . Meticulous attention to detail is critical. The ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant quality assurance/automated testing experience; or three years of experience as a Business Analyst or Software Engineer in the Colorado Judicial Department. OR Three years of relevant quality assurance/automated testing experience; or three years of experience as a Business Analyst or Software Engineer within the Colorado Judicial Department. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.

Job Description Job Description Role: Senior QA Analyst Duration: 12 Months Location: 2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE 652.03 East Tower Atlanta, GA 30334 Work Arrangement: Hybrid Interview: Webcam only Job Description: The Child and Protective Care Services division (CAPS) Senior UAT & Business Analyst reports to the CAPS Sr. Manager of Technical Solutions. Under broad supervision, this role is responsible for leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test strategy development, business analysis activities, and quality assurance coordination across CAPS systems and related enterprise applications. This position serves as a senior-level quality and business analysis resource responsible for ensuring systems, data, integrations, reporting solutions, and business processes meet business requirements, Federal/State policy standards, and operational expectations. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders, SMEs, Business System Owners (BSOs), developers, vendors, and testing teams to ensure successful solution delivery and release readiness. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and versatile professional with strong expertise in manual and automated testing, test strategy development, regression suite optimization, defect management, business process analysis, and requirements management. This role requires the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, shifting between UAT leadership responsibilities and Business Analyst functions based on project and operational needs. Job Responsibilities • Participate in Joint Application Requirements (JAR) and Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for assigned Change Requests (CRs) and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) initiatives to support requirements gathering, solution validation, and testing readiness. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business System Owners (BSOs), vendors, technical teams, and project managers to analyze, document, refine, and validate business and functional requirements. • Serve as an individual contributor performing both Business Analyst and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) responsibilities based on project, operational, and organizational needs. • Develop and maintain comprehensive UAT strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and testing approaches aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. • Review business requirements, functional specifications, system designs, interface documentation, and business workflows to ensure complete and risk-based test coverage. • Create, execute, and maintain manual and automated test scripts for functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, data validation, and user acceptance testing activities. • Lead and coordinate UAT activities across assigned projects, including test execution, issue tracking, test evidence documentation, business validation, and release readiness support. • Partner with vendors responsible for Unit Testing and System Integration Testing (SIT) to improve testing alignment, strengthen overall quality coverage, and reduce duplicate testing efforts between SIT and UAT processes. • Collaborate with project managers, testing teams, business users, and external partners to manage testing timelines, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and implementation of readiness activities. • Facilitate requirements of walkthroughs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and testing reviews to ensure a clear understanding of business expectations, system functionality, and testing objectives. • Manage the full defect lifecycle including defect identification, logging, triage, prioritization, escalation, retesting, resolution validation, and status reporting utilizing approved enterprise testing and defect management tools. • Track, analyze, and communicate testing metrics, execution progress, defect trends, test coverage, quality risks, and UAT results to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams. • Analyze, review, refine, and enhance existing regression test suites to improve testing efficiency, business-process validation, and overall regression coverage across CAPS systems. • Lead test automation initiatives by developing automation strategies, identifying automation opportunities, recommending appropriate frameworks and tools, and implementing automated regression testing solutions to reduce manual testing effort and improve quality outcomes. • Support post-implementation validation, production issue analysis, continuous process improvement initiatives, QA/UAT best practices, and additional CAPS Program Administration activities as assigned. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and/or Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise systems. • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in test automation, including automation strategy development and transitioning manual testing processes into automated solutions. • Strong experience developing test strategies, test cases, test scripts, and executing functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing. • Demonstrated experience analyzing business and functional requirements, developing use cases, and translating business needs into testable scenarios. • Experience in performing data quality validation, data reconciliation, and testing across enterprise applications, interfaces, and reporting solutions. •Hands-on experience with QA and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Power Automate, UFT, or similar technologies. •Experience working with Microsoft reporting and analytics tools including Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric. • Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level individual contributor while effectively collaborating with business users, internal teams, external partners, and vendors in a cross-functional environment. Preferred • Experience working with data systems and automated business processes. • Experience creating or using systems for automated testing. • Experience organizing and analyzing data to inform decision making. • Knowledge of Georgia Gateway Integrated Eligibility System. • Knowledge of system development and configuration. • Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, or data pipelines Technical Competencies • Knowledge of eligibility requirements and systems. • Understanding of automation processes and business needs. • Deep understanding of test types such as black box, regression, and negative testing. •Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Selenium, Power Automate, jUnit, Azure Test Plans). • Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and maintain positive work relationships. • Ability to organize and evaluate data to drive decision making. • Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. • Understanding of eligibility systems and requirements. • Experience with .NET applications, Angular front-ends, and relational databases. • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint. • Ability to develop user stories and acceptance criteria. • Effective communication, collaboration, and customer service skills. • Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and maintain positive work relationships. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • Ability to translate business requirements into technical test artifacts. • Attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements • Office-based work with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. • Ability to speak clearly and hear at a normal conversational level. • Visual acuity for data analysis and computer work. • Full range of hand and finger motion for data entry. Required Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and/or Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise systemsRequired5YearsTest automation, including automation strategy development and transitioning manual testing processes inRequired3YearsDeveloping test strategies, test cases, test scripts, and executing functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testingRequired3YearsExperience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Power Automate, UFT, or similar technologies.Required3YearsHands -on experience with QA and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.Required3Years

Job Description Job Description Agency: Dept. of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Local Candidates only Work Schedule: 8 to 5 Mon thru Fri; Remote but at minimum once a quarter, but more frequently as needed based on project needs. The Child and Protective Care Services division (CAPS) Senior UAT & Business Analyst reports to the CAPS Sr. Manager of Technical Solutions. Under broad supervision, this role is responsible for leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test strategy development, business analysis activities, and quality assurance coordination across CAPS systems and related enterprise applications. This position serves as a senior-level quality and business analysis resource responsible for ensuring systems, data, integrations, reporting solutions, and business processes meet business requirements, Federal/State policy standards, and operational expectations. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders, SMEs, Business System Owners (BSOs), developers, vendors, and testing teams to ensure successful solution delivery and release readiness. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and versatile professional with strong expertise in manual and automated testing, test strategy development, regression suite optimization, defect management, business process analysis, and requirements management. This role requires the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, shifting between UAT leadership responsibilities and Business Analyst functions based on project and operational needs. Job Responsibilities: • Participate in Joint Application Requirements (JAR) and Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for assigned Change Requests (CRs) and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) initiatives to support requirements gathering, solution validation, and testing readiness. • Collaborate with business stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business System Owners (BSOs), vendors, technical teams, and project managers to analyze, document, refine, and validate business and functional requirements. • Serve as an individual contributor performing both Business Analyst and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) responsibilities based on project, operational, and organizational needs. • Develop and maintain comprehensive UAT strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and testing approaches aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. • Review business requirements, functional specifications, system designs, interface documentation, and business workflows to ensure complete and risk-based test coverage. • Create, execute, and maintain manual and automated test scripts for functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, data validation, and user acceptance testing activities. • Lead and coordinate UAT activities across assigned projects, including test execution, issue tracking, test evidence documentation, business validation, and release readiness support. • Partner with vendors responsible for Unit Testing and System Integration Testing (SIT) to improve testing alignment, strengthen overall quality coverage, and reduce duplicate testing efforts between SIT and UAT processes. • Collaborate with project managers, testing teams, business users, and external partners to manage testing timelines, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and implementation of readiness activities. • Facilitate requirements of walkthroughs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and testing reviews to ensure a clear understanding of business expectations, system functionality, and testing objectives. • Manage the full defect lifecycle including defect identification, logging, triage, prioritization, escalation, retesting, resolution validation, and status reporting utilizing approved enterprise testing and defect management tools. • Track, analyze, and communicate testing metrics, execution progress, defect trends, test coverage, quality risks, and UAT results to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams. • Analyze, review, refine, and enhance existing regression test suites to improve testing efficiency, business-process validation, and overall regression coverage across CAPS systems. • Lead test automation initiatives by developing automation strategies, identifying automation opportunities, recommending appropriate frameworks and tools, and implementing automated regression testing solutions to reduce manual testing effort and improve quality outcomes. • Support post-implementation validation, production issue analysis, continuous process improvement initiatives, QA/UAT best practices, and additional CAPS Program Administration activities as assigned. Qualifications Required • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and/or Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise systems. • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in test automation, including automation strategy development and transitioning manual testing processes into automated solutions. • Strong experience developing test strategies, test cases, test scripts, and executing functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing. • Demonstrated experience analyzing business and functional requirements, developing use cases, and translating business needs into testable scenarios. • Experience in performing data quality validation, data reconciliation, and testing across enterprise applications, interfaces, and reporting solutions. •Hands-on experience with QA and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. • Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Power Automate, UFT, or similar technologies. •Experience working with Microsoft reporting and analytics tools including Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric. • Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level individual contributor while effectively collaborating with business users, internal teams, external partners, and vendors in a cross-functional environment. Preferred • Experience working with data systems and automated business processes. • Experience creating or using systems for automated testing. • Experience organizing and analyzing data to inform decision making. • Knowledge of Georgia Gateway Integrated Eligibility System. • Knowledge of system development and configuration. • Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies • Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, or data pipelines Technical Competencies • Knowledge of eligibility requirements and systems. • Understanding of automation processes and business needs. • Deep understanding of test types such as black box, regression, and negative testing. •Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Selenium, Power Automate, jUnit, Azure Test Plans). • Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and maintain positive work relationships. • Ability to organize and evaluate data to drive decision making. • Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. • Understanding of eligibility systems and requirements. • Experience with .NET applications, Angular front-ends, and relational databases. • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint. • Ability to develop user stories and acceptance criteria. • Effective communication, collaboration, and customer service skills. • Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and maintain positive work relationships. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management • Ability to translate business requirements into technical test artifacts. • Attention to detail and commitment to quality. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements • Office-based work with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. • Ability to speak clearly and hear at a normal conversational level. • Visual acuity for data analysis and computer work. • Full range of hand and finger motion for data entry. Skill Matrix: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and/or Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise systems Required 5 Years Test automation, including automation strategy development and transitioning manual testing processes in Required 3 Years Developing test strategies, test cases, test scripts, and executing functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing Required 3 Years Experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Power Automate, UFT, or similar technologies. Required 3 Years Hands-on experience with QA and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. 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Job Description Job Description Job Title: Senior Technical QA Lead / Test Automation Lead (Salesforce-nCino) Location: Hybrid (Preferred onsite - Columbia, SC) Duration: 6 Months Salary Range: $40.00 - $42.00/Hour on W2 (Without Benefits). Applicants must be willing to work on W2. Job Description: QA Leadership & Test Management: Lead functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing activities for Salesforce/nCino applications. Coordinate QA activities across multiple development teams, business stakeholders, and testing teams. Own test planning, execution tracking, defect management, risk identification, and QA status reporting. Support Agile sprint testing, release validation, and SIT/UAT activities. Independently investigate testing blockers and drive issues to resolution. Salesforce/nCino Functional Testing: Strong understanding of Salesforce platform functionality, objects, permissions, profiles, and security configurations. Experience testing Salesforce Financial Services or nCino Loan Origination applications. Knowledge of loan origination workflows, including customer onboarding, loan processing, approval, collateral, and booking. Validate business processes across multiple Salesforce environments and organizational configurations. Perform persona-based security, role-based access, and CRUD permission validation. Test Automation & Framework Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated functional, regression, and integration test suites. Hands-on experience with test automation platforms such as AccelQ, Selenium, Playwright, or comparable tools. Develop reusable automation components, test data utilities, and execution frameworks. Support API-based automation and database validation. Optimize automation execution, maintainability, and reliability. Integrate automated tests with CI/CD pipelines and release processes. Technical Testing & Integrations: Strong experience with REST APIs, JSON, authentication mechanisms, and API testing. Proficiency in SQL for database queries, backend validation, and data reconciliation. Validate data flow and transactions between Salesforce/nCino and downstream banking systems. Investigate integration failures, data mismatches, and environment-related issues. Experience with Salesforce SOQL, REST APIs, and integration troubleshooting. Python & QA Productivity Tools: Develop or enhance Python-based utilities for test data creation, validation, reconciliation, and reporting. Automate repetitive QA processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Familiarity with lightweight internal applications using Streamlit, FastAPI, or React-based interfaces is an advantage. Identify opportunities for AI-assisted testing and QA productivity improvements. Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: Work closely with client technical leads, development teams, business analysts, and testing stakeholders. Communicate technical issues, risks, testing progress, and remediation recommendations. Demonstrate strong ownership, problem-solving ability, and the ability to operate with minimal supervision. Mandatory Requirement: 7+ years of experience in Salesforce.

Job Description Job Description Job Descriptio JD: We are seeking an Automated QA Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain robust automated testing solutions for web, mobile, APIs, and backend systems. This role will contribute to delivering high-quality software by ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance through comprehensive test automation strategies while collaborating closely with software engineers, product managers, business analysts, and DevOps teams. Key Responsibilities Automated QA Engineer • Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites for web, mobile, API, and backend applications. • Create and implement automated functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and performance testing solutions. • Collaborate with product owners, software engineers, business analysts, and UX teams to understand requirements and define test strategies. • Participate in requirements reviews, design reviews, and sprint planning activities to ensure testability and quality considerations are addressed early in the development lifecycle. • Develop and maintain reusable automation frameworks, libraries, and utilities following established coding standards and best practices. • Create and execute API tests using REST, GraphQL, and other service-based architectures. • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues. • Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid delivery. • Implement test data management strategies and support test environment setup and maintenance. • Monitor product quality metrics and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. • Perform root cause analysis of production defects and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence. • Create and maintain testing documentation, including test plans, test cases, automation architecture diagrams, and quality reports. • Participate in code reviews for both application and test automation code. • Collaborate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives. • Advocate for quality engineering best practices across the software development lifecycle. Key Qualifications / Requirements Education • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. Experience • 3 years of professional experience in software quality assurance or software development. • 2 years of hands-on experience developing automated test solutions using modern automation frameworks and programming languages. • Experience testing web applications, APIs, and distributed systems. • Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, testing strategies, and quality assurance principles. • Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks using tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, or similar technologies. • Experience with API testing tools and frameworks. • Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or similar. • Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. • Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and Agile development practices. • Experience with Git-based source control workflows. • Understanding of software architecture, system integrations, and microservices-based applications. • Experience working within Agile development teams using tools such as Jira and Confluence. • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills. Nice to Have • Experience with Playwright and TypeScript-based automation frameworks. • Experience with mobile test automation using Appium or similar tools. • Knowledge of performance and load testing tools such as JMeter, k6, or LoadRunner. • Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. • Familiarity with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. • Understanding of behavior-driven development (BDD) frameworks such as SpecFlow or Cucumber. • Experience implementing test reporting and quality dashboards. • Knowledge of secure software development and security testing practices. • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, or TeamCity. • Experience working within large-scale enterprise software development environments. • Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), microservices architectures, and event-driven systems. • Experience testing distributed enterprise applications and microservices architectures. • Experience validating integrations across APIs, message queues, databases, and external systems. • Familiarity with RBAC/security testing and enterprise identity management solutions. • Ability to establish quality gates and testing standards across multiple development teams. • Experience building quality engineering practices within Agile product organizations.Years of Experience:9.00 Years of Experience

Job Description Job Description Job Description: QA Automation Engineer Job Title: QA Automation Engineer Experience: 3-6 Years Employment Type: Full-time Department: Quality Assurance / Software Testing Job Summary We are looking for a skilled QA Automation Engineer with experience in automation and manual testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of web applications and APIs. The candidate should have hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver, Java, Playwright, API testing, and automation framework development. Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Selenium WebDriver with Java and Playwright. Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and end-to-end testing. Create and maintain reusable automation frameworks using TestNG, Page Object Model (POM), and other design patterns. Execute manual testing for new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Perform API testing using Postman, REST Assured, or similar tools. Validate REST APIs, HTTP status codes, request and response payloads, headers, and authentication. Integrate automated test scripts with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Perform cross-browser testing and validate application compatibility. Identify, report, track, and verify defects using Jira or similar defect management tools. Execute performance and load testing using Apache JMeter. Analyze test execution reports, identify failures, and perform root cause analysis. Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and product teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, test reviews, and release activities. Maintain test documentation, test cases, test data, and automation execution reports. Required Technical Skills Automation Testing: Selenium WebDriver, Playwright Programming: Java, OOP concepts, Collections, Exception Handling Test Frameworks: TestNG, JUnit, Page Object Model API Testing: Postman, REST Assured, REST API validation Manual Testing: Functional, Regression, Smoke, Integration, and UAT Performance Testing: Apache JMeter, Load Testing, Stress Testing CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions Version Control: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket Database Testing: SQL queries, joins, data validation Defect Management: Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, SDLC, STLC Preferred Skills Experience with cloud-based testing platforms and cross-browser testing. Knowledge of Docker and containerized test execution. Experience using AI-powered coding assistants such as Cursor or Claude. Understanding of test automation best practices and framework optimization. Familiarity with basic security testing and accessibility testing. Experience analyzing application logs and troubleshooting test failures. Educational Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant software testing certifications are an advantage. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good communication and collaboration skills. Attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset. Ability to work independently and manage testing activities within sprint timelines. Willingness to learn new automation tools and technologies. Key skills for a Naukri job posting: QA Automation, Selenium WebDriver, Java, Playwright, TestNG, API Testing, REST Assured, Manual Testing, Regression Testing, JMeter, SQL, Jenkins, Git, Jira, and Agile.

Job Description Job Description Under broad supervision, will provide adequate testing feedback to ensure enhancements and changes are operating effectively within the testing environment for the Dept. of Early Care & Learning (DECAL). Agency: Dept. of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Local Candidates only Work Schedule: 8 to 5 Mon thru Fri; Remote but at minimum once a quarter, but more frequently as needed based on project needs. The Child and Protective Care Services division (CAPS) Senior UAT & Business Analyst reports to the CAPS Sr. Manager of Technical Solutions. Under broad supervision, this role is responsible for leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test strategy development, business analysis activities, and quality assurance coordination across CAPS systems and related enterprise applications. This position serves as a senior-level quality and business analysis resource responsible for ensuring systems, data, integrations, reporting solutions, and business processes meet business requirements, Federal/State policy standards, and operational expectations. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders, SMEs, Business System Owners (BSOs), developers, vendors, and testing teams to ensure successful solution delivery and release readiness. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and versatile professional with strong expertise in manual and automated testing, test strategy development, regression suite optimization, defect management, business process analysis, and requirements management. This role requires the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on, shifting between UAT leadership responsibilities and Business Analyst functions based on project and operational needs. Job Responsibilities Participate in Joint Application Requirements (JAR) and Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for assigned Change Requests (CRs) and Maintenance & Operations (M&O) initiatives to support requirements gathering, solution validation, and testing readiness. Collaborate with business stakeholders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Business System Owners (BSOs), vendors, technical teams, and project managers to analyze, document, refine, and validate business and functional requirements. Serve as an individual contributor performing both Business Analyst and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) responsibilities based on project, operational, and organizational needs. Develop and maintain comprehensive UAT strategies, test plans, test scenarios, and testing approaches aligned with business objectives, operational priorities, regulatory requirements, and project timelines. Review business requirements, functional specifications, system designs, interface documentation, and business workflows to ensure complete and risk-based test coverage. Create, execute, and maintain manual and automated test scripts for functional, integration, regression, end-to-end, data validation, and user acceptance testing activities. Lead and coordinate UAT activities across assigned projects, including test execution, issue tracking, test evidence documentation, business validation, and release readiness support. Partner with vendors responsible for Unit Testing and System Integration Testing (SIT) to improve testing alignment, strengthen overall quality coverage, and reduce duplicate testing efforts between SIT and UAT processes. Collaborate with project managers, testing teams, business users, and external partners to manage testing timelines, dependencies, risks, deliverables, and implementation of readiness activities. Facilitate requirements of walkthroughs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and testing reviews to ensure a clear understanding of business expectations, system functionality, and testing objectives. Manage the full defect lifecycle including defect identification, logging, triage, prioritization, escalation, retesting, resolution validation, and status reporting utilizing approved enterprise testing and defect management tools. Track, analyze, and communicate testing metrics, execution progress, defect trends, test coverage, quality risks, and UAT results to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams. Analyze, review, refine, and enhance existing regression test suites to improve testing efficiency, business-process validation, and overall regression coverage across CAPS systems. Lead test automation initiatives by developing automation strategies, identifying automation opportunities, recommending appropriate frameworks and tools, and implementing automated regression testing solutions to reduce manual testing effort and improve quality outcomes. Support post-implementation validation, production issue analysis, continuous process improvement initiatives, QA/UAT best practices, and additional CAPS Program Administration activities as assigned. Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and/or Business Analysis roles supporting enterprise systems. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in test automation, including automation strategy development and transitioning manual testing processes into automated solutions. Strong experience developing test strategies, test cases, test scripts, and executing functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing. Demonstrated experience analyzing business and functional requirements, developing use cases, and translating business needs into testable scenarios. Experience in performing data quality validation, data reconciliation, and testing across enterprise applications, interfaces, and reporting solutions. Hands-on experience with QA and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, or similar platforms. Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, TestComplete, Power Automate, UFT, or similar technologies. Experience working with Microsoft reporting and analytics tools including Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric. Proven ability to work independently as a senior-level individual contributor while effectively collaborating with business users, internal teams, external partners, and vendors in a cross-functional environment. Preferred Experience working with data systems and automated business processes. Experience creating or using systems for automated testing. Experience organizing and analyzing data to inform decision making. Knowledge of Gateway Integrated Eligibility System. Knowledge of system development and configuration. Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL processes, or data pipelines Technical Competencies Knowledge of eligibility requirements and systems. Understanding of automation processes and business needs. Deep understanding of test types such as black box, regression, and negative testing. Experience with testing frameworks and tools (Selenium, Power Automate, jUnit, Azure Test Plans). Ability to deliver high-quality customer service and maintain positive work relationships. Ability to organize and evaluate data to drive decision making. Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Understanding of eligibility systems and requirements. Experience with .NET applications, Angular front-ends, and relational databases. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint. Ability to develop user stories and acceptance criteria. Effective communication, collaboration, and customer service skills. Ability to collaborate with diverse communities and maintain positive work relationships. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to translate business requirements into technical test artifacts. Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements Office-based work with intermittent sitting, standing, and walking. Ability to speak clearly and hear at a normal conversational level. Visual acuity for data analysis and computer work. Full range of hand and finger motion for data entry.