Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

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Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 responsible for software quality assurance for Virginia Information Technology Agency. Designing and executing manual and automated tests to ensure application reliability and performance.

Posted 7/21/2026contractGlen Allen • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $56 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and executing manual and automated test cases, ensuring application functionality and performance through comprehensive testing methodologies. Proficient in defect tracking and collaboration with development teams to enhance software quality and delivery.

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Automation Scripting ExperienceJIRA ProficiencyXray ProficiencyRegression TestingTest Case Development

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Hard Skills

Automation TestingManual TestingTest Case DesignDefect TrackingPerformance TestingFunctional TestingTesting DocumentationContinuous ImprovementQuality AssuranceTesting Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

JIRAXray

Industry Keywords

Software Development LifecycleQuality StandardsTesting ArtifactsTesting PhasesSoftware Defects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and execute manual and automated test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
Validate application functionality, performance, and reliability across multiple testing phases.
Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality remains unaffected by new changes.
Support and enhance automated testing initiatives where appropriate.
Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution.
Collaborate with development teams to troubleshoot issues and verify corrective actions.
Ensure defects are accurately documented and communicated throughout the software development lifecycle.
Maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, testing documentation, and coverage reports.
Ensure testing artifacts remain current and aligned with project requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, testing methodologies, and quality standards.
Partner with developers, QA leads, project teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Communicate testing progress, findings, and risks clearly to project stakeholders.
Participate in team meetings and support overall software delivery objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of hands-on automation scripting experience.
4 years of experience using JIRA.
4 years of experience using Xray.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Must be available for an in-person interview.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This is a 1099 Contract position.
Hybrid work arrangement.