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About the Role
Title
: Quality Assuarance Engineer
Location:
United States
Remote, | Contract
Job Description:
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Job Description
LRS is seeking an experienced Manual QA Engineer to support the quality assurance, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and business systems. This individual will play a key role in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and collaboration with development and business teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We''ve built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we''re very interested in candidates who can help us. If you''re that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in manual software testing, test case development, defect management, and quality assurance processes. This role will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, developers, project managers, and IT leadership to validate system functionality, identify application defects, and support successful software releases.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts for enterprise applications.
Validate functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing requirements.
Analyze business and technical requirements to ensure complete test coverage.
Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools.
Perform end-to-end testing of application functionality, workflows, integrations, and user interfaces.
Collaborate with developers and business analysts to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
Conduct regression testing following system updates, enhancements, and production releases.
Validate data accuracy and system functionality across multiple applications and environments.
Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning activities.
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and coordinate with business stakeholders.
Create and maintain test documentation, test results, defect reports, and quality metrics.
Perform root cause analysis for recurring defects and quality issues.
Ensure software releases meet established quality standards and business requirements.
Provide production validation and post-implementation support as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
3+ years of experience in Manual Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
Strong experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
Experience using defect tracking and test management tools.
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Quality Assurance methodologies.
Experience validating web-based, desktop, and enterprise applications.
Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into test scenarios.
Experience testing application integrations, APIs, and database-driven applications.
Basic understanding of SQL for data validation and testing purposes.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments.
Experience testing ERP, CRM, financial, healthcare, or enterprise business applications.
Experience validating REST APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger.
Experience with test management platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or ALM.
Experience performing data validation and backend testing using SQL queries.
Familiarity with automated testing concepts and automation frameworks.
ISTQB, Certified Tester, or related QA certifications.
Experience supporting enterprise-scale application environments.
Experience with change management and release management processes.
Technical Skills
Quality Assurance
Manual Testing
Functional Testing
Regression Testing
Integration Testing
System Testing
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Smoke Testing
Sanity Testing
End-to-End Testing
Defect Management
Test Management
Test Planning
Test Cases
Test Scripts
Test Execution
Test Documentation
Defect Tracking
Test Metrics
Quality Reporting
Tools & Technologies
Azure DevOps
Jira
Zephyr
TestRail
ALM/Quality Center
Postman
Swagger
Browser Developer Tools
Database & Validation
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Queries
Data Validation
Data Reconciliation
Backend Testing
Database Troubleshooting
Methodologies
Agile
Scrum
Waterfall
SDLC
STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)
Change Management
Release Management
Preferred Competencies
Strong communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.
Ability to analyze complex business processes and identify potential application risks.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Strong customer-service mindset and collaboration skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
The pay range for this contract position is $35.00 to $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, education, and location. Compensation decisions are based on several factors, including relevant experience, technical expertise, and market considerations.
Additional Requirements
Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
LRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Colorado Pay Range:
35.00 - 55.00/per Hour
What to do if you suspect fraud:
If you receive a suspicious offer or communication claiming to be from us, do not share any personal or financial information. You can notify us using our contact page at Contact Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc.