QA Tester

About the Role

This position supports Our Client in delivering reliable, secure criminal‑justice information services across the state. As a QA Tester, you will work within a collaborative, fast‑paced environment focused on ensuring the Connecticut Information Sharing System (CISS) meets stringent CJIS security and functional requirements. You will be responsible for validating new releases, documenting defects, and providing clear testing artifacts that enable stakeholders to make informed decisions. The role offers the opportunity to influence the quality of a mission‑critical system that directly impacts public safety and law‑enforcement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed test use cases and traceability matrices aligned with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Execute functional, integration, and user‑acceptance testing of CISS and related CJIS applications, both manually and via automation frameworks.
• Document test results, generate comprehensive test reports, and log defects in the designated defect‑management tool.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and stakeholders to prioritize and resolve identified defects.
• Design, implement, and sustain an automation test suite, integrating it with the organization’s DevOps pipeline.
• Perform complex SQL query testing against Microsoft SQL Server databases to validate data integrity and business logic.
• Test web services and APIs using tools such as SoapUI and Postman, ensuring compliance with SOA standards.
• Provide process documentation and best‑practice guidance to the broader testing team.
• Develop and deliver presentations of test outcomes and risk assessments to senior officials and stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7 years of professional experience in software testing for large‑scale IT projects.
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology or a related field.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and experience with third‑generation programming languages.
• Hands‑on experience with complex XML standards such as NIEM XML.
• Proficiency in creating and executing test cases, managing traceability matrices, and reporting defects.
• Experience with manual testing of web services using SoapUI or Postman.
• Solid knowledge of SOA concepts and ability to troubleshoot integrated systems.
• Advanced SQL scripting skills for Microsoft SQL Server, including complex query development.
• Excellent analytical abilities and the capacity to trace issues to their root cause within a large, integrated environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for stakeholder presentations and documentation.

Tools & Technologies

• SoapUI / Postman – manual API testing.
• IBM Rational Jazz Suite – test management (preferred).
• Microsoft SQL Server – database testing and query development.
• Excel – data analysis and reporting.
• Automation framework (e.g., Selenium, Coded UI, or equivalent) – development, maintenance, and DevOps integration.
• Defect‑management tools (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps) – logging and tracking defects.
• Version control and CI/CD pipelines – integration of automated tests into DevOps workflows.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 12 months (Start: 09/07/2026 – End: 09/06/2027).
• On‑site work at Our Client’s headquarters located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06107.
• Standard business hours with occasional flexibility to support release cycles.

Interview Process

The interview process typically includes an initial phone screening with the recruitment team, followed by a technical interview focused on testing methodologies, tools, and problem‑solving scenarios. Candidates may also be asked to complete a short practical assessment or walkthrough of a test case. The final stage is a discussion with the hiring manager and project lead to evaluate cultural fit and project alignment.

Position Details

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