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Position: QA Test Analyst (Ref: 18581) Location: Hartford, CT USA, 06106 Salary: DOE Duration: 7 Months 24 Days - Contract Openings: 1 Deadline: 08/14/2026 Description: Local Candidates Only Hybrid onsite 1 day/week We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Test Analyst with expertise in both manual and test automation to support mission-critical enterprise applications. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, solution architects, and project managers to ensure enterprise software systems meet key business requirements, technical specifications, and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing manual testing, automation testing, API validation, backend database verification, and end-to-end business process testing across complex enterprise platforms (such as Salesforce, Java-based software, Progressive Web Applications, and integrated web services). Key Responsibilities Test Planning & Execution: Perform manual and automated testing across multiple enterprise applications, including functional, regression, smoke, integration, system integration (SIT), and user acceptance testing (UAT). Test Artifact Creation: Develop and maintain detailed test scenarios, test cases, and automated test scripts derived from business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications. Requirements & Traceability: Participate in requirements walkthroughs, sprint planning, and backlog refinement; build and maintain a Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure complete test coverage. Automation & API Testing: Design, update, and execute automated test scripts using established frameworks. Conduct REST and SOAP API testing using industry-standard tools. Data Validation: Perform backend database verification and data integrity checks using custom SQL queries. Defect Management: Identify, log, prioritize, and track software defects to resolution in Jira; participate in defect triage meetings and validate fixes. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with developers, analysts, architects, and business stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and assist with post-production release validation. General Experience Minimum 5+ years of dedicated Quality Assurance experience testing large-scale enterprise applications. Proven track record in both manual testing and automated test framework execution within Agile/Scrum environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical details to non-technical stakeholders. Technical & Domain Experience Proficiency with automation tools and concepts (Selenium, TestNG, Java, or similar frameworks). Hands-on experience with API and Web Service testing (Postman, REST, SOAP). Strong backend data validation skills using SQL. Familiarity with Salesforce application testing, Mobile/PWA testing, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Prior experience testing complex, policy-driven applications within Public Sector / State Government, Human Services, Healthcare, Medicaid/Medicare, or Eligibility & Benefits Management Systems is strongly preferred. Working Conditions: Location: Hartford, CT (Hybrid 1 day/week onsite; initial remote period before transitioning) Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM EST (40 hours/week) Work Authorization: U.S. Citizens, Green Card, GC EAD Required / Desired Skills Quality Assurance & SDLC Testing Required - 5 Years Manual & Functional Testing Required - 5 Years Test Automation (Selenium / TestNG / Java) Required - 3 Years API Testing (REST / SOAP / Postman) Required - 3 Years SQL & Backend Database Validation Required - 3 Years Agile / Scrum & Defect Tracking (Jira) Required - 2 Years Requirements Traceability (RTM) & Test Case Authoring Required - 3 Years Salesforce Application Testing Required - 2 Years Public Sector / Government / Human Services Domain Required - 2 Years Eligibility Systems / Medicaid / Healthcare Experience Required - 2 Years Mobile & Progressive Web App (PWA) Testing Required - 1 Years Version Control (Git) & CI/CD Concepts Required - 1 Years

Why USAA? At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values - honesty, integrity, loyalty and service - define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. We are proud to support active-duty military spouses. USAA roles may offer remote or hybrid flexibility for active-duty military spouses consistent with applicable policy and business needs. The Opportunity Relocation assistance is available for this position. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in one of the following locations: San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Colorado Springs, CO, Charlotte, NC, or Tampa, FL. This position will be part of our Property Pricing State Team handling forecasting analytics. This role will require an experienced analyst to independently apply actuarial methods for accurate pricing and process improvement, mentor colleagues, provide strategic insights, and manage business risks in compliance with internal risk management policies. Experienced analyst responsible for independently applying actuarial methodologies to complete structured projects and serves as a technical subject matter expert on assigned tasks. What you'll do: Independently applies actuarial methodologies to complete structured projects (e.g., Builds tools to test and implement new methodologies that improve accuracy of actuarial analysis; utilizes model results to select new variables and refresh existing variables in a rating algorithm; analyzes results from multiple methodologies to propose reserve selections and documenting rationale). Identifies and improves existing processes utilizing actuarial, mathematical, or statistical techniques. Proactively resolves technical issues and identifies appropriate issues for escalation. Assists others with troubleshooting issues. Creates instructions and training materials for actuarial tools and processes. Mentors new team members. Apply business acumen to provide actionable insights that help solve business problems. Effectively communicates insights and solutions to broad audiences including actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders. Ensure risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures. What you have: Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of related actuarial/business/analytical experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree. 2 years of actuarial or analytical business experience. 3 Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) exams. Experience with relevant actuarial, mathematical, and statistical techniques and approaches used to support fact-based decision-making. Intermediate knowledge of data analysis tools, data visualization, developing analysis queries and procedures in Python, R, SQL, SAS, BI tools or other analysis software, and relevant industry data & methods and ability to connect technical insights to business problems. What sets you apart: Experienced pricing forecaster with a background in trend analysis, claims analytics, and reserving. Familiarity with Excel and at least one programming language or modeling software package (Python, SQL, R, SAS, etc.). Demonstrated experience with basic actuarial pricing methodologies. Demonstrated experience aggregating and analyzing data to solve problems. Ability to effectively communicate insights and solutions to broad audiences including actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders. P&C Personal Lines pricing experience. Familiarity and experience with industry pricing software such as Earnix. US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner. Compensation range: The salary range for this position is: $77,120 - $138,810. USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.). Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors. The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting. USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please note, this position is designated as flexible, which means the selected candidate may be required to report to the assigned office in Greensboro, NC at least part of the time each week. Technical Summary: The IT Operations Entra team is responsible for the engineering, administration, and continuous improvement of Microsoft Entra services that provide enterprise cloud identity, authentication, authorization, and access management capabilities across the organization. This position plays a key role in the delivery, modernization, and operational sustainment of core Entra capabilities, including hybrid identity synchronization, authentication services, privileged access management, role-based access control, enterprise applications, and application identities. The role partners closely with Azure Platform, IAM, Security, Microsoft 365, and application teams to ensure secure, scalable, and reliable identity services while advancing platform standards and operational excellence. This position serves as a senior technical resource responsible for engineering, implementing, administering, and supporting Microsoft Entra services across the enterprise. Job Summary: This senior level employee is primarily responsible for providing expert technical advice on IT infrastructure for assigned systems, setting the technical direction for infrastructure solutions, and for serving as a technical expert for project teams while mentoring and advising others in all system development lifecycle phases. Essential Responsibilities: Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others. Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by building relationships with cross-functional stakeholders; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; influencing team members within assigned unit; listening and responding to, seeking, and addressing performance feedback; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership and mentoring junior team members; creating and executing plans to capitalize on strengths and improve opportunity areas; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. As part of the IT Engineering job family, this position is responsible for leveraging DEVOPS, and both Waterfall and Agile practices, to design, develop, and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premise, cloud-based solutions. Provides consultation and expert technical advice on IT infrastructure planning, engineering, and architecture for assigned systems by assessing the implications of IT strategies on infrastructure capabilities. Provides some recommendations and input on options, risks, costs, and benefits for systems designs. Leverages partnerships with IT teams and key business partners to troubleshoot complex systems. Serves as a functional expert and collaborates with architects and software engineers to ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable system designs. Translates business requirements, and functional and non-functional requirements, into technical specifications that support integrated and sustainable designs for complex or high impact infrastructure systems by partnering with Business Analysts to understand business needs and functional specifications. Ensures system designs adhere to company architecture standards. Builds partnerships with counterparts in various IT Teams (e.g., database, operations, technical support) throughout system development and implementation. Serves as a technical expert for project teams throughout the implementation and maintenance of assigned enterprise infrastructure systems by defining and overseeing the documentation of detailed standards (e.g., guidelines, processes, procedures) for the introduction and maintenance of services. Mentors other technical resources throughout infrastructure systems development. Reviews and validates technical specifications and documentation for complex or multi-dimensional solutions. Leads the development and modification of solutions by identifying technical solutions to business problems. Collaborates with business leaders, Solutions, and lead enterprise architects to review business drivers, and establish a foundation for enterprise systems planning. Reviews benchmarking results, and provides information to support current and future infrastructure needs and projects to IT leadership. Provides preliminary conclusions. Benchmarks and evaluates IT trends and technologies to identify opportunities and considerations that impact ROI. Makes recommendations on resources required to maintain service levels and meet new demands. Guides and drives physical architecture design for new initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and Minimum eight (8) years experience in an IT operations environment with technical experience in distributed technologies, systems development, and/or networking. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Additional Requirements:

Please note, this position is designated as flexible, which means the selected candidate may be required to report to the assigned office in Greensboro, NC at least part of the time each week. Technical Summary: This is a hands-on, senior individual-contributor role for an experienced operations leader who can bring structure, accountability, and technical depth to how cloud services are supported, documented, measured, escalated, and continuously improved. The principal will own the operating model for platform operations, documentation, incident and change processes, HA/DR posture documentation, operational readiness standards for new cloud services, vendor performance management, and service-level accountability. The principal will enable onshore and offshore technical teams responsible for 24x7x365 operation of the environment, partner with vendors responsible for L1/L2 support, and coordinate with service and platform teams responsible for L3 escalation. The role ensures that services are not only technically ready for general availability, but operationally ready with runbooks, failure scenarios, monitoring, alerting, auditability, logging, escalation paths, ownership boundaries, and sustained support expectations in place. Job Summary: This senior level employee is primarily responsible for influencing and leveraging the technical direction of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions and for serving as an expert for technical teams. This employee is accountable for ensuring software solutions are managed with full adherence to industry best practices. Essential Responsibilities: Drives the execution of multiple work streams by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and updating new procedures and policies; gaining cross-functional support for objectives and priorities; translating business strategy into actionable business requirements; obtaining and distributing resources; setting standards and measuring progress; removing obstacles that impact performance; guiding performance and developing contingency plans accordingly; solving highly complex issues; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others. Practices self-leadership and promotes learning in others by soliciting and acting on performance feedback; building collaborative, cross-functional relationships; communicating information and providing advice to drive projects forward; adapting to competing demands and new responsibilities; providing feedback to others, including upward feedback to leadership; influencing, mentoring, and coaching team members; fostering open dialogue amongst team members; evaluating and responding to the strengths and weaknesses of self and unit members; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback. Provides insight into recommendations for complex technical solutions that meet design and functional needs. Serves as an expert for innovative technical solutions that meet design and functional needs. Collaborates with architects and/or software consultants to ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs. Provides technical expertise for the development, configuration, or modification of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by providing insight, guidance, and an escalation point for the design and coding of component-based applications. Translates business requirements and functional specifications into physical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions by partnering with Business Analysts and other team members to understand business needs and functional specifications. Leverages networks to drive collaboration between technical teams, architects, and/or software consultants, and ensure functional specifications are converted into flexible, scalable, and maintainable solution designs. Builds and maintains trusting relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and senior management to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders. Oversees the review and implementation of recommendations of technical solutions across multiple functions. Takes accountability for ensuring specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures, and functions support technical solutions and are aligned with architectural designs. Derives an overall strategy of data management, within an established Information Architecture, that supports the business model. Identifies information structures and detail to enable the development and secure operation of new information services. Takes overall responsibility for planning effective information storage, sharing, and publishing within the organization. Sets strategies for effective use of database technology taking account of the complex interrelations between hardware/software. Provides specialist expertise in the development, use, or operation of database management system tools and facilities. Provides expert knowledge in the selection, provision, and use of database architectures, software, and facilities, typically taking responsibility for a team of technical staff. Facilitates and serves as a technical expert for project teams throughout the release schedule of business and enterprise software solutions. Provides expertise and guidance to team members for systems incident responses for complex issues. Fosters and leverages partnerships with IT teams and vendors to ensure written code adheres to company architectural standards, design patterns, and technical specification. Maintains and enhances technical expertise and knowledge of industry trends by attending participating conferences, and developing a network with other IT industry experts. Leads consultation efforts to help ensure new and existing software solutions are developed with insight into industry best practices, strategies, and architectures. Provides expert technical advice and recommendations to others within the organization on matters related to software engineering, including market trends, and new programs and applications. Reviews and verifies resource estimates for complex technical design, coding, and testing efforts. Identifies specific interfaces, methods, parameters, procedures, and functions, as required, to support technical solutions, serving as an escalation point for complex or unresolved issues related to requirements translation. As part of the IT Engineering job family, this position is responsible for leveraging DEVOPS, and both Waterfall and Agile practices, to design, develop, and deliver resilient, secure, multi-channel, high-volume, high-transaction, on/off-premise, cloud-based solutions. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum six (6) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (e.g., SDLC). Minimum four (4) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and Minimum ten (10) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.