Quality Assurance Analyst

About the Role

This role supports Our Client in delivering reliable, citizen‑focused services by ensuring the quality of mission‑critical enterprise applications. You will work in a collaborative, hybrid environment, spending one day per week on‑site in Hartford while the remainder of the work is performed remotely. The position emphasizes testing of both English and Spanish language functionality, directly impacting the accuracy of public‑service communications and workflows. As a QA Analyst, you will partner with developers, business analysts, and project managers to validate that applications meet functional, regulatory, and user‑experience standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manual test cases for complex enterprise systems, focusing on both English and Spanish user interfaces.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated test scripts using industry‑standard tools to increase test coverage and efficiency.
• Validate Spanish‑language screens, labels, error messages, notices, and correspondence against approved English requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects in a test management system, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Collaborate with developers, solution architects, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve testing issues.
• Perform regression testing after code changes or releases to confirm continued functionality.
• Prepare and present test status reports, metrics, and quality dashboards to project leadership.
• Ensure testing activities comply with state policies, our client regulations, and industry best practices.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of test data, environments, and test documentation.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in manual and automated functional testing of enterprise applications.
• Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish, with the ability to read, comprehend, and validate complex Spanish‑language content.
• Strong understanding of software development life‑cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Experience creating detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Proven ability to work with policy‑driven applications in our client, human services, healthcare, Medicaid, or Medicare environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Tools & Technologies

• Automation frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, UFT/QTP, or similar.
• Test management tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM for defect tracking and reporting.
• Version control systems (e.g., Git) for managing test scripts.
• Basic scripting or programming knowledge (e.g., Java, Python, or JavaScript) to support automation.
• Familiarity with SQL for data validation and test data preparation.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: approximately 6 months (09/04/2026 – 03/05/2027).
• Hybrid work model: one day per week required on‑site at the Hartford office; remaining days remote.
• Eligibility limited to H‑1B transfer, Green Card, GC EAD, or U.S. citizens; local candidates preferred.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screening, followed by a technical interview focused on testing concepts and automation experience. Candidates will also complete a bilingual language assessment to verify Spanish proficiency, and a final interview with the hiring manager and key stakeholders to discuss fit and project expectations.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States