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Senior Quality Assurance Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL at Forbes Technical Consulting
Title: Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Company: Forbes Technical Consulting
Location: Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: 6+ month contract opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Analyst to join an established technology team supporting enterprise-level applications and systems.
This role is ideal for a seasoned QA professional who has experience leading testing efforts for major application integrations and software releases, developing comprehensive test strategies, and establishing QA standards and best practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with application development and cross-functional teams to ensure software solutions meet business and technical requirements while maintaining a high level of quality throughout the development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and establish quality assurance standards, processes, and measurements for IT services.
- Lead QA efforts for major application integrations and enterprise software releases.
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test scripts, and test cases.
- Track, document, and manage defects through resolution.
- Partner with development, business, and technology teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
- Gather and analyze data to support business cases, proposed projects, and system requirements.
- Perform hands-on testing across software applications, information systems, and operational systems.
- Utilize automated testing tools and reporting technologies to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
- Analyze testing results and provide statistical and quality reporting.
- Support project-based initiatives and contribute to project planning and execution.
- Help identify opportunities to improve QA methodologies, processes, and standards.
- Communicate testing status, risks, issues, and results to technical and business stakeholders.
- Work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Demonstrate strong commitment to professionalism, quality, and organizational values.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of direct experience overseeing the design, development, and implementation of QA standards and software testing processes.
- 10+ years of experience serving as a lead tester for major application integrations and/or major software releases.
- Strong understanding of software testing best practices, methodologies, and QA processes.
- Extensive experience testing enterprise-level software applications.
- Hands-on experience with:
- Automated testing tools
- Ad hoc query programs
- Reporting and analytics software
- Test planning and defect tracking tools
- Experience with statistical reporting and analysis.
- Strong project management skills and experience working within project-based environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Comfortable working with test planning, execution, and tracking tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous consulting experience.
- Experience or familiarity with Informatica ETL/MDM.
- Experience working with large, complex enterprise applications and integrations.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent extensive experience in enterprise application testing, test planning, and execution.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Work on complex enterprise applications and major technology initiatives.
- Play a key role in establishing and improving QA standards and processes.
- Collaborate with experienced technology and application development professionals.
- Take a leadership role in testing major integrations and software releases.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on application quality and delivery.
Interested? Apply today or reach out to learn more about the opportunity and team.
