Quality Assurance Analyst

About the Role

This role supports Our Client's Medicaid enrollment and eligibility platforms as a dedicated testing specialist. You will work on the Systems Applications Integration and Development team, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to ensure high‑quality delivery of critical health‑care applications. The position is fully onsite in Columbia, providing direct access to stakeholders and rapid feedback cycles. Your testing expertise will directly impact the accuracy and efficiency of Medicaid enrollment, eligibility determinations, and claims processing for South Carolina residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for enrollment, eligibility, and claims processing systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and user‑acceptance testing on document‑management and workflow components.
• Identify, document, and track defects using a centralized defect‑tracking system, ensuring timely resolution and retesting.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to clarify requirements, validate test data, and verify system behavior against specifications.
• Automate repetitive test scenarios where feasible using scripting languages or test‑automation frameworks.
• Conduct data‑validation testing using SQL queries to verify database integrity and accurate transaction processing.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, and retrospective meetings to provide testing status updates and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Medicaid regulatory standards and internal quality‑assurance policies.
• Prepare and deliver clear test summary reports and metrics to project stakeholders.
• Assist in continuous‑improvement initiatives by recommending process enhancements and best‑practice testing methodologies.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in quality assurance or software testing, preferably within healthcare or our client Medicaid systems.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile testing practices.
• Proven ability to design, execute, and document detailed test cases for complex, data‑driven applications.
• Experience with SQL for data verification and troubleshooting.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical issues to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Knowledge of Medicaid enrollment, eligibility, and claims processing concepts is highly preferred.

Tools & Technologies

• Test management and defect‑tracking tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM.
• Automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, UFT/QTP) for script‑based testing.
• SQL (MS‑SQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL) for data validation.
• Scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for test data generation and automation support.
• Version‑control systems like Git for managing test scripts.
• Continuous‑integration tools (e.g., Jenkins) to trigger automated test suites.

Work Schedule & Duration

• 12‑month contract with the possibility of extension.
• Fully onsite position – 5 days per week at 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC.
• Candidate must be a South Carolina resident or be willing to relocate at personal expense before the start date (10/06/26).

Interview Process

The interview process consists of a single virtual round conducted online. Candidates will be evaluated on technical testing knowledge, problem‑solving abilities, and fit with the project team.

Position Details

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