Senior QA Analyst

Senior QA Analyst

Duration: 12 Months Contract (Potential Extension & Conversion)
Pay Rate: DOE
Locations: Kansas City, MO | Denver, CO | Oklahoma City, OK | Omaha, NE - Candidates must be located in one of the listed cities
Work Model: On-site (5 days/month remote flexibility)
Interview Process: One 1-hour Video Interview

Overview

Our client is a leading organization in the financial services sector, supporting critical economic and payment systems through advanced technology solutions.

We are seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst to support the development, testing, and delivery of high-quality applications within a complex enterprise environment. This role is responsible for designing and executing testing strategies to ensure software solutions meet business and technical requirements.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in both manual and automated testing, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, test, and deliver technology solutions while executing comprehensive QA strategies
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams to ensure quality delivery
• Review requirements, user stories, and specifications to develop test scenarios and acceptance criteria
• Develop, review, and execute test plans, test scripts, and test data
• Perform both manual and automated testing across multiple applications
• Document, track, and support resolution of defects in collaboration with development teams
• Ensure quality throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Conduct peer reviews and apply QA best practices
• Develop and report on quality metrics such as performance, reliability, and security
• Align QA activities with project timelines and delivery schedules

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Experience with manual and automated testing
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Salesforce Knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile and cloud-based environments
• Familiarity with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Experience testing applications built with .NET, Java, Python, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• Strong knowledge of test automation frameworks and best practices
• Ability to design and debug medium-to-complex automation scripts
• Experience in enterprise or highly regulated environments
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated initiative and adaptability

Additional Information

• On-site role with limited remote flexibility (5 days/month)
• Not eligible for full-time remote work

Eligibility & Screening Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
• Must have at least 3 years of U.S. residency
• No visa sponsorship available

This position requires enhanced background screening, which may include:

• Employment and education verification
• Criminal background check
• Credit history review
• Reference checks

Candidates may begin work prior to screening completion; continued employment is contingent upon successful results.