Software Tester and QA Analyst Consultant

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Software Tester and QA Analyst Consultant

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date Sep 24th 2026

We improve lives The IDB Group is a community of diverse versatile and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive collaborative agile and rewarding environment.

About this position The Office of the Secretary SEC is looking for a Software Tester and QA Analyst consultant. As a Software Tester and QA Analyst consultant you will ensure the quality functionality and reliability of software solutions by planning and executing comprehensive testing activities identifying defects and supporting their resolution throughout the software development lifecycle. You will also collaborate with technical and cross-functional teams to continuously improve testing processes including test automation documentation and the adoption of best practices and innovative testing tools.

You will work in Information Systems and Digital Innovation section part of office of the Secretary department. This team is responsible for designs develops and maintains information systems to support the business processes of all the Sections within the Office of the Secretary as well as those used during the Annual Meetings of the IDB and IDB Invest Boards of Governors managing and maintaining all the required technical infrastructure.

What youll do Develop and implement test plans and test cases including smoke sanity regression and end-to-end E2E testing to verify software functionality performance and usability. Identify and document software defects and track their resolution. Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software products. Participate in design and code reviews to identify potential issues and ensure adherence to best practices. Work with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure all aspects of software development meet quality requirements. Continuously monitor and improve the software testing process. Develop and maintain automated testing scripts. Write and maintain technical documentation related to software testing.

What youll need

Education Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering or related field.

Experience At least 2 years of experience in software testing and QA or related field. Experience with the following is highly desirable Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies smoke sanity regression E2E and basic performance testing and tools. Experience with test automation and testing tools such as Playwright Selenium JMeter QTest Zephyr SQL or similar tools. Ability to write and maintain test scripts using programming languages such as TypeScript .NET Python or similar languages. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset. Familiarity with or a strong interest in modern development workflows using AI-assisted tools and techniques e.g. test case generation and defect triage support to improve efficiency in the testing process. Awareness of data confidentiality and secure handling of institutional information including when using AI-based tools is required.

Languages Proficiency in Spanish and English spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

Consanguinity You have no family members up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity including spouse working at the IDB IDB Invest or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration International consultant Full-Time 12 months up to 48 months subject to eligibility.

What we offer The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employees life. These benefits include

A competitive compensation package. Leaves and vacations 2 days per month of contract gender- neutral parental leave. Health Insurance the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance. Savings plan ​​​​​​​The IDB Group cares about your future depending on the length of the contract you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking. Development support We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars 11 professional counseling and much more. Health and wellbeing Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees. Other office amenities as available Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture At the IDB we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation we intentionally include all voices cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us at accommodationsiadb.org.

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