QA Analyst Application Data Testing Contract

At Starr & Associates (S&A), we are a full-service business consulting firm delivering advisory and execution services across multiple industries and complex business domains. QA / Test Analysts at S&A are embedded within client delivery teams to ensure solution quality, reliability, and fitness for purpose across custom-built technology solutions.

This role focuses on functional testing, integration testing, and regression testing, with an emphasis on leveraging automated testing approaches. QA / Test Analysts collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Business Analysts to validate requirements, test execution, and defect resolution.

Client programs may include initiatives involving emissions-related data and environmental metrics, requiring strong attention to accuracy, traceability, and end-to-end validation.

Duties & Responsibilities

Test Planning: Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to project requirements

Functional Testing: Execute functional testing to validate system behavior against documented requirements

Integration Testing: Validate data flows and integrations across systems, APIs, and data pipelines

Regression Testing: Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not impact existing functionality

Automated Testing: Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts where appropriate

Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects through resolution

Test Data Management: Create and manage test data to support test execution

Requirements Collaboration: Work closely with Business Analysts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria

Release Support: Support testing cycles during releases and deployments

Consulting Engagement Support: Operate effectively within a client-facing consulting delivery environment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required

Preferred fields include Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines

Required Skills

Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing

Strong experience with manual functional and integration testing

Experience working with automated testing tools and frameworks

Ability to test APIs, integrations, and data-driven solutions

Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools

Understanding of software development life cycle and testing methodologies

Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

Experience delivering in consulting or project-based environments

Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

Experience supporting automated testing initiatives

Familiarity with API and integration testing approaches

Experience validating data pipelines or analytics platforms

Experience working with emissions or environmental datasets

Experience supporting large-scale or multi-year client programs

Required Competencies

Quality Focus: Ensures solutions meet defined quality standards

Analytical Thinking: Identifies gaps, risks, and potential failure points

Problem Solving: Investigates defects and supports root cause analysis

Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional delivery teams

Communication: Communicates issues and findings clearly and professionally

Adaptability: Adjusts testing approach based on solution complexity and change

Consulting Mindset: Operates with professionalism, accountability, and client focus

Flexible work from home options available.