QA Analyst

QA Analyst

Location

Mechanicsburg, PA

Work Arrangement

Hybrid in Mechanicsburg, PA; local candidates or candidates willing to relocate

Schedule

8 hours per day

Interview

Virtual

Contract

Nov 9, 2026 - May 8, 2027 (anticipated initial six-month term); right-to-hire opportunity; overall assignment duration of 6-12 months

Visas Accepted

USC, GC

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a QA Analyst to support software quality assurance across web applications. The position involves comprehensive manual testing, development of test cases and test plans, maintenance of automated regression testing, and collaboration with development teams to identify and resolve software defects.

This hybrid opportunity is based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and is intended for candidates who are local or willing to relocate. The initial six-month contract offers right-to-hire potential. Any conversion to permanent employment is at our client's discretion and is not guaranteed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive manual testing of web applications, including functional, regression, UI/UX, accessibility, responsive, and exploratory testing.
• Design, write, and maintain detailed, comprehensive, well-structured test cases and test plans based on business requirements.
• Execute, maintain, and update existing automated regression test suites to support continuous integration and deployment.
• Identify, document, log, and track software defects in TFS from initial discovery through verification and closure.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and business analysts to clarify requirements and address edge cases early in the software development lifecycle.
• Identify repetitive manual testing scenarios that are high-priority candidates for automation and convert them into automated scripts.

Required Technical Skills

Testing Methodologies

Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), software quality assurance methodologies, testing tools and processes, and Agile/Scrum practices.

Manual Testing Tools

Proven experience with test management tools such as TFS, Jira, or Client ALM. TFS experience is preferred.

Automation Tools

Familiarity with or exposure to UI testing frameworks such as Selenium or Playwright.

API Testing

Experience testing RESTful APIs using tools such as Postman or Insomnia.

Database Skills

Ability to write basic SQL queries to verify database updates, inserts, and data integrity.

Problem Solving and Communication

Excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to clearly communicate technical defects to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Workers' Compensation applications.
• Experience working with large-scale case management systems.