Skills
Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Python
Java
JavaScript
Jira
SQL
GitHub
CI/CD
Version Control
Jenkins
Test
Quality Assurance
Selenium
Test Automation
Defect Management
Stakeholder Management
Regression
Programming
Databases
Process Improvement
api testing
Agile
SDLC
Automation Testing
Junit
CI/CD Pipelines
Job Specifications
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to lead quality assurance efforts across enterprise applications. This role requires strong technical expertise in automation testing and frameworks, as well as leadership in test strategy, process improvement, and mentoring. The Sr QA analyst will partner with cross functional teams to drive quality across the SDLC, design robust test automation, and ensure that testing practices scale with business needs.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the Design and implementation of test strategies and automation frameworks using Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
* Define QA standards, best practices, and automation guidelines for the team.
* Review and optimize test coverage, ensuring functional, regression, and API testing is comprehensive.
* Write, maintain and review complex automated test cases and integrating them into CI/CD pipelines.
* Perform backend validation through advanced SQL queries and database checks.
* Manage defect lifecycle and ensure high-quality resolution using Jira/Zephyr.
* Collaborate with product owners, developers, and business analyst to align on requirements and acceptance criteria.
* Mentor and coach junior QA analysts, providing technical guidance and career development support.
* Stay ahead of emerging QA tools and practices, driving adoption of modern automation frameworks.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within Agile project delivery.
Qualifications:
* Experience: 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 3 years in automation testing.
* Expertise in Java, JavaScript, Selenium, and Rest Assured.
* Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, SDLC, and Agile practice.
* Proficiency in writing and optimizing SQL queries for validation.
* Demonstrated ability to design and lead automation frameworks.
* Excellent problem solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred:
* Experience with CI/CD integration tools (Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub).
* Exposure to Python scripting and advanced test automation.
* Knowledge of BDD/TDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG, JUnit).
* Prior experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
Skill Matrix:
Category Minimum Technical Skills Required Additional Skills (Preferred)
Programming & Scripting Java, JavaScript Python
Automation Tools Selenium, Rest Assured BDD frameworks (Cucumber, TestNG)
Databases SQL Advances SQL, performance tuning
Defect Management Jira, Zephyr Bugzilla
CI/CD & Version Control Jenkins, Bitbucket, GitHub Advanced CI/CD automation
Competencies:
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
* Ability to drive test strategy and continuous improvements.
* Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
* Clear communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive, ownership-driven, and adaptable to changing priorities.
About the Company
Open Systems Technologies is a tier-one vendor for the world's most competitive financial and technology companies, offering both full-time and contract recruiting services across the country. We offer a positive, entrepreneurial, high performing culture where all employees have the unique opportunity to run a full desk. Our office looks, feels, and operates like a start-up, but with the stability, clientele, and resources that only an industry veteran can provide.
At our core, we are structured to be flexible. With over 3...
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