Performs automated and manual testing for mission-critical software, including component, integration, system, acceptance, database, API, and multi-tier application testing. Develops test plans, maintains automation, validates SQL data, reports quality metrics, investigates defects, and collaborates with engineering and business stakeholders in Agile Scrum environments. Provides QA leadership and mentorship while supporting enterprise, legacy modernization, greenfield, and high-availability initiatives.
This is a remote position.
Paradigm is seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer to support the development and delivery of mission-critical software applications and workflows. This role is ideal for an experienced Quality Assurance professional who excels in both automated and manual testing and enjoys collaborating closely with engineering and business stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in software testing, Agile development practices, SQL database validation, and test automation while serving as a technical resource and mentor for other QA team members.
Type: Contract
Duration: 12-month*
Pay Rate: $57.96-$71.76/hour
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), PTO, and sick leave
Location: Remote – approved U.S. locations
Job No.: Para_1504
Approved States: Arizona | Washington DC | Florida | Illinois | Kansas | Missouri | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Tennessee | Maryland | New Jersey | South Carolina | Virginia | Alabama | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | Georgia | Idaho | Indiana | Kentucky | Louisiana | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Nevada | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | Texas | Utah | Wisconsin
Assignment lengths are estimated based on expected workload and project scope. Assignments may be extended or conclude earlier than anticipated based on business needs.
As a Senior Software QA Engineer, you will:
- Ensure new and existing software functionality is reliable, defect-free, and performs as intended.
- Create, document, verify, and execute component-level, integration, system, and user acceptance test plans and test cases.
- Advance and maintain test automation practices while performing manual testing when appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and software development teams to understand requirements and develop comprehensive testing strategies.
- Participate in Agile Scrum software development lifecycle activities, including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Review business and technical requirements and identify gaps, ambiguities, inconsistencies, and testability concerns.
- Develop and report testing metrics, including test coverage, test confidence, defect trends, and quality indicators.
- Perform database validation and testing using SQL, including creating test data and verifying data integrity.
- Test complex multi-tier client/server applications and high-volume software workflows.
- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and QA team members to identify, document, troubleshoot, and verify software defects.
- Validate defect resolutions efficiently and thoroughly throughout the development lifecycle.
- Support both greenfield and brownfield development initiatives in a scalable, high-availability environment.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level QA professionals.
- Act as a liaison between Engineering Management, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance software quality, testing efficiency, and team effectiveness.
Requirements
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and testing roles.
- Strong experience with both White Box and Black Box testing methodologies.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining automated testing solutions.
- 3+ years of database testing experience with the ability to read, write, and execute SQL queries.
- Experience creating and managing test data for database-driven applications.
- 3+ years of experience working within an Agile software development lifecycle.
- 3+ years of experience testing multi-tier client/server applications.
- Strong understanding of software development frameworks, architecture concepts, and engineering terminology.
- Experience using Microsoft Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) and Azure DevOps.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a desire to drive project and organizational success.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results within tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience testing high-volume, high-availability enterprise applications.
- Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy application modernization projects.
- Advanced SQL knowledge, including complex query validation and performance-related testing.
- Experience with API testing and service-oriented architectures.
- Experience testing scalable workflow and business process applications.
- Knowledge of cloud-based environments and deployment processes.
- Experience developing test strategies for enterprise-level systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant QA, testing, or Agile certifications.
Benefits
Paradigm offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
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