Senior Software Quality Assurance Tester (Automation & Performance Testing)
Primary Skills:
Software QA Testing, Web Application Testing, Test Automation, Java, TestNG, Playwright, SQL, Functional Testing, Regression Testing, Performance Testing
Secondary Skills:
JMeter, WAPT Pro, GitHub Copilot, Workflow Automation, Atlassian Jira, Zephyr, UAT, SDLC, Database Testing, Accessibility Testing
Total Required Experience in Years:10%2B Years
Mode of Work:100% Remote (Texas Only)
Seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Assurance Tester to support enterprise web application testing and quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead manual and automated testing efforts across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
The consultant will develop and execute automated and manual test cases, perform database validation, conduct performance testing, and collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure application quality. Candidates with prior experience supporting Federal, State, Local, or Education agencies are highly preferred.
Analyze business requirements, functional specifications, and design documents.
Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing strategies.
Execute manual, functional, integration, system, regression, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks using Java, TestNG, and Playwright.
Perform SQL queries for database validation and data integrity testing.
Execute performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter, WAPT Pro, or similar tools.
Validate application workflows and automate end-to-end business processes.
Document defects, test results, and testing summaries.
Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve application defects.
Support accessibility testing and compliance validation.
Utilize AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate test automation development.
Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint testing, and continuous integration activities.
Maintain test artifacts, documentation, and quality metrics.
Support production validation and post-deployment testing activities.
Software Quality Assurance (QA)
Web Application Testing
Functional Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Regression Testing
Test Planning
Test Execution
Test Automation
Java
TestNG
Playwright
Automation Framework Development
SQL
Advanced SQL
Database Testing
Performance Testing
Load Testing
Stress Testing
WAPT Pro
Apache JMeter
Workflow Driven Automation
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
GitHub Copilot or AI Testing Tools
Atlassian Jira
Zephyr
Education Sector Projects
Government Application Testing
Continuous Testing
Accessibility Testing
Agile Scrum
CI/CD Testing
Enterprise Web Applications
Minimum 10 years of experience testing complex web applications.
Extensive experience testing all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Advanced SQL and database testing experience.
Hands-on experience with Java and TestNG automation.
Experience developing automation frameworks using Playwright.
Experience with performance testing tools such as WAPT Pro or Apache JMeter.
Experience using GitHub Copilot or other AI tools for generating automated test scripts.
Experience with workflow-driven automation.
Experience using Atlassian Jira.
Experience using Zephyr test management.
Previous experience working with a Federal, State, Local Education Agency, or similar public-sector organization (minimum 3%2B years preferred).
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise web applications.
Experience testing education or government systems.
Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
Experience with accessibility and compliance testing.
Experience supporting continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
Test Plans
Test Cases
Automated Test Scripts
Manual Test Results
Regression Test Suites
Performance Test Reports
Database Validation Reports
Defect Logs
Test Summary Reports
UAT Documentation
Automation Frameworks
QA Metrics and Dashboards
Knowledge Transfer Documentation
Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).