QA Engineer

QA Engineer | Location: Houston, TX | Contract

We are seeking a QA Engineer for a contract role focused on ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications within a data-driven environment. This position involves executing complex testing procedures, analyzing results, and collaborating with IT teams to resolve issues, all within a domain that includes cloud computing, data modeling, and API development.

Key Responsibilities

• Designs and executes advanced test cases and scripts based on detailed testing plans and documentation.
• Documents issues and defects in issue logs, retesting software corrections to confirm resolution.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive testing documentation, including plans, conditions, and scripts.
• Creates and manages test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly evaluate system logic and flow.
• Coordinates and schedules user acceptance testing, alpha, and beta testing phases.
• Analyzes complex quality assurance issues and collaborates with internal IT staff to determine effective resolutions.
• Recommends and implements improvements to quality assurance strategies to enhance testing effectiveness.
• Utilizes SQL, DBT, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and API development tools to validate data and system integrations.
• Applies QA methodologies, procedures, and documentation standards within a structured SDLC environment.
• Oversees functional testing services for software and business process development projects, including cloud-based applications and ETL workflows.

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in QA testing, system design, and analysis.
• Proficiency in advanced SQL, DBT, AWS Glue, Snowflake, and API development.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Hands-on experience developing QA plans and test cases.
• Knowledge of QA methodologies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Experience with Quality Center software processes and Quick Test Pro (QTP) automation.
• Ability to utilize query tools such as Toad and SQL.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• On-site work environment in Houston, TX.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with web applications, cloud computing, CRM systems, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with general business operations such as HR and Finance.
• Knowledge of additional technologies like Peoplesoft, AS400, Visual Basic, Informatica, GIS, GPS, and ESP.
• Project management skills and strong communication abilities.

About Delphi-US - Peacemakers in the Talent War

Delphi-US is a national IT Services firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. Delphi attracts our nation's best and brightest Technical & Professional Talent and positions our nation's finest employers to further their competitive advantages. Delphi's core technical focus includes Data Intelligence Engineering & Analytics, AI/ML Operational Excellence, DevOps & Cloud Computing, Health IT & Life Sciences, and Energy Management/Power Systems; serving domains from sensitive national energy sectors to critical financial services, biomed, life sciences & pharma, major government & municipal institutions, and much of the USA's Fortune 500 corporations. Delphi Associates are deployed on critical IT Projects where their consultative business acumen, comprehensive technical expertise, and committed service mission drives our client's success. Our proprietary skill-based and cultural matching process results in higher qualified project teams, custom curated for our client's specific technical & functional goals. We are supremely experienced, friendly, professional, and ready to advocate on your behalf. Delphi has an indelible understanding of employer expectations, a track record of project success and we deliver lasting results.
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