Quality Assurance Analyst

Intermediate Quality Assurance Engineer (C#/.NET Automation)

Mandatory Clearance:
Must be eligible for up to a Top-Secret Security Clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Quality Assurance professional with 5+ years of hands‑on experience to join a fast‑paced team. The ideal candidate is proficient in both structured manual testing and building scalable automation solutions, primarily utilizing the C#/.NET ecosystem and Selenium Web Driver.

• Automation Development:
  Implement, maintain, and expand our existing test automation framework built using C# and Selenium Web Driver to cover new features and comprehensive regression suites.
• Test Design & Execution:
  Design and execute detailed, comprehensive test cases (manual and automated) across various layers, including Web UIs, mobile views, and backend RESTful/SOAP APIs.
• BDD Contribution:
  Actively collaborate with product and development teams to write and translate requirements into clear acceptance criteria, often leveraging BDD/Gherkin syntax.
• CI/CD Integration:
  Contribute to the integration of automated test suites into our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub Actions) to enforce quality gates during the delivery process.
• Quality & Process:
  Champion quality assurance practices within an Agile/Scrum team, participating in planning, grooming, and serving as a vigilant quality gate for sprint deliveries.
• Reporting:
  Utilize advanced features within test management and defect tracking tools (Jira, Test Rail, Zephyr, or Xray) for accurate test planning, comprehensive defect reporting, and ensuring end‑to‑end traceability.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of dedicated, hands‑on experience in Software Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Proven track record in both manual testing and contributing to scalable automation frameworks.
• Core Automation:
  Strong practical experience in developing robust automation scripts and solutions using C# and Selenium Web Driver.
• API Testing:
  Proficient in testing and automating REST and SOAP APIs using tools like Postman, Swagger, and C#-based frameworks (e.g., Rest Sharp, Http Client).
• Version Control & CI/CD:
  Solid understanding and practical experience with version control systems (Git) and deploying/managing tests within modern CI/CD workflows.
• Test Writing:
  Strong ability to translate complex requirements into detailed test cases and acceptance criteria.
• Agile:
  Deep working knowledge of the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) within an Agile/Scrum methodology.
• Problem Solving:
  Excellent analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify and communicate the root cause of defects.