QA Analyst

QA AnalystWe are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (CS) QA Analyst to join our team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the thorough testing and quality assurance of the PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules. This position requires a deep understanding of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions functionalities, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to collaborate with functional and technical teams.Responsibilities:Work closely with business analysts, functional leads, developers, and end-users to gather requirements and ensure comprehensive testing coverage.Conduct detailed functional, integration, and regression testing across PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules, including Student Records, Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Community, Student Financials, and Academic Advising to support ongoing operations.Develop detailed test plans for PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and PeopleSoft Regulatory Patch (PRP) testing, ensuring that all test scenarios are aligned with business and technical requirements.Execute and support testing efforts for PUM/PRP updates, HighPoint Upgrades, and other module testing in collaboration with functional leads. Identify and prioritize key areas to ensure smooth deployment of system updates.Identify, document, and track defects. Collaborate with developers and clients to resolve issues and ensure that all defects are addressed before production deployment.Conduct functional walkthroughs with clients, ensuring they understand the changes and test outcomes. Facilitate client sign-off for production deployments.Provide support for User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring that the appropriate test data is available, accurate, and aligned with the testing requirements.Required Skills:3-5 years of experience in testing PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules.Strong understanding of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions including key modules such as Admissions, Student Records, Financial Aid, Student Financials, and Academic Advisement.Familiarity with SQL for data validation and test preparation.Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with both functional and technical teams.Experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions upgrade projects or implementation.Familiarity with PeopleSoft integrations with third-party systems.Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices is advantageous.Preferable experience with ALM or any other Test Management tool.Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.Capability to discuss both technical and non-technical concepts with clients and IS&T peers.6+ Years of QA Experience.A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience MUST HAVE - PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience.Can be fully remote, prefer that candidate is on East Coast. Kaav