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Senior QA Lead / Senior QA Analyst

Jobot

Gaithersburg, MD(remote)

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Modeling, Agile Programming Methodologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Background Investigation, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Business Analysis, Business Operations, Business Processes, Business Solutions, Cloud Architecture, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Data Processing, Data Quality, Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL), Debugging Skills, Disaster Recovery, Enterprise Applications, Functional Testing, Government, High Availability, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Application, Internet Security, Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Legal, Machine Learning, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Migration Strategy, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Management, Regression Testing, Reliability Engineering, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Sprint Planning, System Integration (SI), System Test, Technical Delivery, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Testing, United States Citizen, Virtualization, Web Testing
LOCATION
Gaithersburg, MD
POSTED
Today
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Salary: $135,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a technology consulting and cloud solutions organization specializing in the design, development, and implementation of highly available, secure, and mission-critical systems for government and commercial clients. Our teams partner closely with customers to deliver innovative solutions across cloud strategy, cybersecurity, systems integration, data engineering, machine learning, AI, disaster recovery, and enterprise infrastructure initiatives.

Our approach is built around collaboration and long-term partnership. We work closely with stakeholders at every level of the organization—from executive leadership to engineering and operations teams—to provide scalable, resilient, and secure technology solutions that solve complex business and operational challenges.

With deep expertise in cloud-first architectures, automation, DevSecOps, virtualization, reliability engineering, and large-scale systems integration, we help organizations modernize infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, and support mission-critical environments where performance, security, and resiliency are essential.

Our team consists of highly skilled engineers, architects, developers, and technology specialists who thrive on solving complex technical challenges. We foster a culture centered around innovation, collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence while delivering meaningful value to our clients across highly regulated and fast-evolving industries.

Why join us?

Our client offers highly competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, people-first culture that promotes innovation, professional growth, and long-term career development. We are committed to creating an environment where employees are empowered to make an impact, work alongside highly talented teams, and contribute to meaningful, mission-critical initiatives in a supportive and forward-thinking workplace.

Job Details

Senior QA Lead / Senior QA Analyst

Location: Remote (U.S. Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Important Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must currently reside within the United States
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
Must be able to pass a background investigation
Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior QA Lead / Senior QA Analyst to support mission-critical business applications in a complex enterprise environment. This individual will serve as a hands-on testing leader responsible for coordinating and executing all aspects of User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system testing, regression testing, and defect management.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience testing web-based applications, financial workflows, ETL processes, and data-intensive systems. This role requires someone who can quickly learn complex business processes, develop comprehensive test strategies, and independently own testing efforts from requirements through production deployment.

The environment is currently heavily Microsoft-based and undergoing a strategic migration to AWS cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities
QA Leadership & Test Management
Lead and coordinate all phases of User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts
Review and approve testing artifacts prepared by QA team members
Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor for QA best practices
Provide testing leadership throughout the software development lifecycle

Hands-On Testing
Execute manual testing activities across complex business applications
Validate new functionality, enhancements, integrations, and production releases
Perform regression testing to ensure system stability
Analyze test results and identify defects, inconsistencies, and performance issues
Retest resolved defects and validate corrective actions

Financial & Data Workflow Testing
Test complex financial workflows and business processes
Validate ETL processes and data movement across systems
Verify data accuracy, integrity, and reconciliation requirements
Support testing of web-based enterprise applications and integrated systems

Defect & Risk Management
Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution activities
Assess testing impacts and communicate risks to project stakeholders
Escalate critical issues and coordinate remediation efforts
Maintain visibility into testing progress and overall project quality

Test Automation & Process Improvement
Develop and maintain automated testing strategies where applicable
Support expansion and maintenance of regression test libraries
Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, quality, and coverage
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and QA best practices

Agile Environment Support
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives
Partner with Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers
Support organizations transitioning from traditional development methodologies to Agile delivery models
Contribute to Agile testing strategies and documentation updates

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or QA leadership roles
Strong hands-on experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and UAT activities
Experience testing web applications and enterprise business systems
Experience validating complex financial workflows and business processes
Experience testing ETL processes and data integrations
Strong defect management and root-cause analysis skills
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications
Test automation experience strongly preferred
Experience with cloud-based environments and AWS migrations
Experience with Microsoft enterprise environments
Experience with data validation, data warehousing, or ETL testing
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise software implementations
Experience serving as a QA Lead or Senior QA Analyst

Technical Environment
Current Environment
Microsoft-based enterprise applications
Financial workflow systems
ETL and data integration platforms
Web-based business applications
Future-State Environment
AWS Cloud Platform
Modernized application and data architectures
What Success Looks Like

Within the first 90 days, this individual will:

Gain a thorough understanding of the business systems and application landscape
Learn and document high-level business and technical requirements
Independently own testing efforts for new features and enhancements
Develop and execute comprehensive test cases
Provide actionable feedback that improves software quality and reduces production defects

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on QA professional who enjoys owning testing efforts, improving quality processes, and working closely with business and technical teams in a rapidly evolving environment.

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About the Company

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com