nLeague is hiring: TAX - Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst in Richmond

TAX - Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst

Job ID: 780864

Client: State of Virginia – TAX

Duration: 12+ Months

Location: Richmond, VA

Pay Range: $60.00/yr - $65.00/yr

Specific Skills Required

• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Experience of using test management/Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/TFS/Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML.

Job Summary

• ITQM – Sr. Test Analyst – performed manual and/or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies.
• Virginia Tax seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and has excellent communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with functional and non-functional teams within IT Services and business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also coordinate UAT users, assist in preparing UAT test scripts, and contribute to a team environment, building and maintaining effective working relationships with customers, users, and colleagues.

Desired Experience and Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the following:
• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development.
• Experience of using test management/Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/TFS/Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Experience writing complex SQL queries for creating and maintaining test data to support automation testing and business users.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Ruby, Java, or Python.
• Experience working in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience reviewing metrics to identify process optimization opportunities, conducting dry run/smoke tests to ensure script readiness, and executing automation scripts.
• Gathering requirements from the Business Analyst to understand projects, analyze requirements, identify gaps, and provide LOE.
• Providing Test Scenario/Case walkthroughs and seeking customer sign‑off, including prioritization of test cases and optimization options.
• Deep understanding of risk‑based testing.
• Testing defects, updating status, conducting root cause analysis of defects logged, and assisting developers in reproducing bugs.
• Communicating effectively with both technical and non‑technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written forms.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills essential for dynamic collaboration with engineering teams and solving complex system problems.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology