Quality Assurance Analyst (Manual & Automation Testing)

QA Test AnalystRequired Qualifications:Five (5) or more years of Quality Assurance experience testing large enterprise applicationsStrong experience with both manual and automation testingExperience working throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Strong understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies, testing processes, and best practicesExcellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience working directly with business stakeholders and technical teamsAbility to interpret business requirements and convert them into detailed test scenarios and test casesExperience working within Agile/Scrum development environmentsExperience using Jira for defect tracking and Agile project managementPreferred Experience:Integrated Eligibility SystemsHealthcare payer systemsSalesforce implementationsHuman Services applicationsEnterprise Case Management systemsFederal compliance initiativesHealthcare eligibility systemsMedicaid programs and policiesMedicare programsMoney Follows the Person (MFP)Eligibility determination processesHealthcare terminologyHuman Services operationsFederal and State compliance requirementsBenefits administration systemsPolicy-driven business rulesRegulatory compliance testingPosition Overview:The CLIENT is seeking experienced QA Test Analysts with expertise in both manual and automation testing to support mission-critical enterprise applications that deliver essential services to Connecticut residents. This role will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, solution architects, project managers, and technical teams to ensure applications meet business requirements, technical specifications, State policies, and federal regulations.Key Responsibilities:Perform hands-on manual and automated testing across multiple enterprise applications.Develop comprehensive test scenarios, test cases, and automated test scripts based on business and technical requirements.Review business requirements, user stories, functional specifications, technical documentation, and design documents to identify testing needs.Participate in requirements walkthroughs, sprint planning, backlog refinement, release planning, and design review sessions.Estimate testing effort and provide input into overall project planning and release schedules.Execute functional, regression, integration, system, API, and end-to-end testing activities.Develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts using approved automation frameworks.Validate interfaces and integrations between enterprise applications and external systems.Perform backend database validation using SQL queries.Execute API and web service testing using industry-standard tools.Document test execution results and communicate testing progress to project leadership.Identify, document, prioritize, and manage software defects through resolution.Participate in defect triage meetings and validate software fixes.Ensure complete traceability between business requirements, test cases, and executed tests through the Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM).Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, architects, project managers, vendors, and State business stakeholders.Support production implementations by performing release validation and post-production verification.Assist in continuously improving QA standards, automation frameworks, testing processes, and quality best practices.Mentor junior testers and share knowledge of testing methodologies and automation best practices when appropriate.Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered. Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.