Quality Assurance Consultant

Overview Local to NY/NJ/CT candidates only. Please do not apply if you do not live in NY/NJ/CT. Non-local candidates will not be considered. In-person interview will be required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Quality Assurance Analyst Consultant for direct banking client. Work location: NYC, NY – Midtown Manhattan Work schedule: 2-3 days on-site Summary Seeking a driven, meticulous and skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join the front-office team of project managers and business analysts to support delivery of a range of high-priority and high-visibility projects, working side-by-side with development partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring client’s products meet the highest standards by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the SDLC. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of QA processes, and a passion for delivering reliable, user-friendly products which meet business needs. Responsibilities Develop manual test plans and test cases, as well as automated test scripts to evaluate product quality Conduct functional and regression testing Coordinate/conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in conjunction with Business Stakeholders Collaborate with IT, Project Managers, and Business Stakeholders to fully understand requirements and specifications from a testability perspective Analyze test results and prepare detailed test reports, including documenting issues encountered in testing Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, with clear and actionable feedback Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring that all issues are properly remediated and appropriately regression tested prior to production release Participate in regular project meetings, providing feedback on testing timelines and priorities Develop automated test suites with Selenium and potentially other automation tools to increase repeatability and efficiency Remain up to date on testing tools, best practices, and industry trends for continuous improvement Ensure strict adherence to established QA standards and methodologies throughout the entire development lifecycle Experience & Qualifications BA degree preferred Minimum 5 years of quality assurance experience performing the described duties Strong analytical and quantitative skills Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and SQL is a plus Experience with automated testing and tools such as Selenium, Eclipse, Maven Superior oral and written communication skills Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with limited supervision Strong drive, initiative, and motivation to excel; accuracy and attention to detail Experience supporting the implementation of technology systems or change management initiatives Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment Must be available to work on-site in the Manhattan office Open office floor plan promotes a collaborative team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr