DOC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Studio 12 LLC

Richmond, VA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Bug Tracking/Defect Management, Detail Oriented, Healthcare, Leadership, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Risk, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Testing, Test Case, Test Data, Test Harness, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Test Requirements, Test Scripts, Test Strategy, Test Tools, Testing, Time Management, Traceability, Waterfall Model of Software Development
LOCATION
Richmond, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
801840 DOC Software Tester
Contract role

The Test / QA Lead is responsible for defining, managing, and executing the quality assurance strategy to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions.
This role leads testing efforts across the software development lifecycle,
coordinates QA resources, establishes testing standards, and works closely with
development, product, and business stakeholders to mitigate risk and ensure
system readiness. Familiarity with establishing a new software testing program which includes standards, templates, procedures, and best practices.



- Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across projects and releases

- Lead test planning, execution, and reporting for functional, integration,
system, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)

- Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability
matrices

- Coordinate QA activities across internal teams and third-party vendors

- Ensure alignment between requirements, test coverage, and acceptance criteria

- Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution

- Establish QA standards, best practices, and test governance processes
 
- Oversee test environments, test data preparation, and release readiness
assessments

- Provide risk-based testing recommendations and go/no-go input for releases

Required Qualifications



- 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
- 3+ years of experience in a QA Lead, or Test Lead
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
- Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
- Experience in automated testing frameworks and tools
- Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders
- Experience in clinical healthcare environments

Skills & Competencies

- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Detail-oriented with a strong quality mindset

Working Conditions
- Occasional extended hours during critical testing cycles or releases
- Participation in release planning and go-live activities

Skills Matrix:
 SkillRequired / DesiredMin yrs Exp RequiredActual Yrs ExperienceYear Last Used
 Software Testing and Quality AssuranceRequired5  
 Experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar roleRequired2  
 Understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologiesRequired3  
 Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking toolsRequired3  
 Experience in automated testing frameworks and toolsRequired2  
 Experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholdersRequired3  
 Experience in healthcare environmentsRequired2  

About the Company

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Studio 12 LLC