QA Analyst

Job#: 2028879

Job Description:
Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions.

Apex has an opportunity for a QA Analyst. For applicants who are interested in this opportunity, send your updated resume to Derek Downing, Account Manager, at .
Here are the details:

Position: Quality Assurance Analyst
Location:

Rate: Negotiable Based on Experience
Duration: 07/01/24 - 03/31/25

Position Summary:
This posting is for a Quality Assurance Analyst with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT (A&F IT). A&F IT Support is a unit under the Executive Office of Administration and Finance and is overseen by the A&F IT Secretariat Chief Information Officer (A&F CIO). A&F IT supports 15 A&F agencies to ensure their IT operations are running effectively and efficiently.

A&F IT is seeking a motivated, experienced quality assurance tester to join its Enterprise Services development team. In this position, the candidate will design and develop test plans for user requirements, technical and usability verification and validation of new and existing web applications that are both internal and external facing.

This position requires that the candidate be experienced in software testing methodologies, technical concepts and specifications, understand the software development life cycle, and able to work with SQL Server databases and write SQL queries.

Primary Responsibilities

Qualifications - Requirements
Education, Skills and Competencies

Additional Benefits:
For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

• Hybrid work model. On site (about 40% of time) and remotely (about 60% of time).
• 501 Boylston Street, Suite 5100, Boston, MA & 1 Ashburton Place, Boston, MA
• Work well with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Work with SQL Server databases to ensure correctness of data.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced changing environment and juggle changing priorities.
• Develop and deliver design documents, task lists, status reports and other project artifacts in a timely manner.
• Develop technical and functional specifications which satisfy business requirements, reflect accessibility compliance, are inclusive of risk and issue assessments and provide work estimates.
• Test web pages for accessibility.
• Analyze, and develop scenarios to test and triage defects to draw conclusions, define issues and make appropriate recommendations.
• Design and execute regression test plans on an ongoing basis in response to frequent and rapid changes.
• Create and execute clear and comprehensive test plans for use on an ongoing basis which ensure applications are compliant with IT accessibility governance and guidelines.
• Work both independently and within a project team to design, develop and deliver on test plans for new and existing functionality.
• Understand process design and technical requirements documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand, appreciate and adapt to new business cultures and ways of working.
• Ability to communicate with technical and business resources at many levels in a manner that supports progress and success.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with web accessibility testing practices and tools.
• Familiarity with accessibility implementation strategies for a variety of programming languages.
• Familiarity with governance and guidelines for accessibility of information technology.
• Experience with the Azure DevOps platform.
• Knowledge of SQL Server.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.