Quality Assurance Analyst IV

Our client, is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Quality Assurance Analyst IV to join their core software delivery team.

In this senior quality engineering role, you will take full ownership of ensuring the functional integrity and quality of complex, business-critical applications through end-to-end manual testing methodologies. Working closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, and cross-functional QA team members, you will review technical specifications, design thorough test cases, and validate intricate business rules, pricing calculations, and multi-system integrations. This position is ideal for a seasoned QA professional who combines strong analytical problem-solving skills with a meticulous approach to data verification, edge-case analysis, and defect resolution.

Duration: 4-Month Contract (Period: 08/18/2026 to 12/31/2026, with potential for extension)



Advantages
High-Visibility Enterprise Scope: Validate business-critical enterprise applications, complex pricing frameworks, and multi-application data flows.

Complex Testing Sandbox: Dive deep into end-to-end workflows, investigating root causes across integrated upstream and downstream platforms.

Agile Collaborative Culture: Partner directly with Product Owners, Developers, and Business Analysts in a fast-paced, collaborative Agile environment.

Stable Senior Engagement: Bring your 10+ years of QA expertise to an elite, highly structured quality assurance group.



Responsibilities
Test Planning, Scenario Design & Execution
Requirement Analysis: Review business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to identify test scope, acceptance criteria, and edge-case scenarios.

Test Case Development: Create, refine, and execute comprehensive manual test cases, detailed test plans, and end-to-end test scenarios across integrated application suites.

Calculation & Logic Validation: Verify complex business rule execution, pricing logic, and algorithmic calculations to ensure complete functional accuracy.

Multi-Layer Testing: Perform functional, integration, system, regression, and post-deployment validation, while supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles.

Data Consistency, Defect Management & Collaboration
Data Verification: Confirm data consistency across application interfaces, reports, APIs, batch outputs, and file transfers.

Defect Life-Cycle Governance: Identify, document, track, and retest software defects through to resolution using enterprise tracking tools, assisting engineering teams with root-cause investigations.

Agile Ceremonies: Participate actively in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and defect triage meetings.

Release Support: Validate production deployments and conduct post-implementation sanity testing to guarantee platform stability prior to stakeholder handoff.



Qualifications
Professional QA Experience: 10+ years of dedicated professional experience in Manual Quality Assurance and enterprise software testing.

Test Case & Plan Mastery: Demonstrated expertise creating and executing thorough test plans, detailed test cases, and complex testing matrices.

Complex Logic & Process Validation: Proven track record validating complex business processes, rule-based systems, and intricate pricing/calculation logic.

End-to-End Integration Testing: Deep experience conducting end-to-end testing across multiple integrated enterprise applications and data pipelines.

Defect Management Fluency: Strong defect tracking, reporting, and root-cause analysis support experience within structured QA environments.

Soft Skills & Mindset: Detail-oriented with exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities; strong verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to collaborate effectively across distributed teams.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Experience testing systems within Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth Management, or Pricing Engine domains.

Solid SQL skills for backend data verification and database querying.

Practical experience validating batch processing, file-based integrations, CSV data outputs, and generated reports.

Familiarity with API testing tools (such as Postman) for functional endpoint validation.

Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using platforms like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar ALM tools.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Quality Assurance Analyst IV who pairs an absolute command of manual testing methodologies, complex calculation logic validation, and multi-system data verification with 10+ years of enterprise QA experience, this 4-month contract is an outstanding opportunity. Bring your analytical precision, defect investigation skills, and collaborative quality focus to our client's team today!

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