[Hiring] QA Engineer @L R S

Role Description

LRS is seeking an experienced Manual QA Engineer to support the quality assurance, testing, validation, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications and business systems. This individual will play a key role in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, test execution, defect tracking, and collaboration with development and business teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute manual test plans, test cases, and test scripts for enterprise applications.
• Validate functional, integration, regression, system, and user acceptance testing requirements.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to ensure complete test coverage.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using defect management tools.
• Perform end-to-end testing of application functionality, workflows, integrations, and user interfaces.
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve defects.
• Conduct regression testing following system updates, enhancements, and production releases.
• Validate data accuracy and system functionality across multiple applications and environments.
• Participate in requirements reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning activities.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and coordinate with business stakeholders.
• Create and maintain test documentation, test results, defect reports, and quality metrics.
• Perform root cause analysis for recurring defects and quality issues.
• Ensure software releases meet established quality standards and business requirements.
• Provide production validation and post-implementation support as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Manual Quality Assurance and Software Testing.
• Strong experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing.
• Experience using defect tracking and test management tools.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Quality Assurance methodologies.
• Experience validating web-based, desktop, and enterprise applications.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into test scenarios.
• Experience testing application integrations, APIs, and database-driven applications.
• Basic understanding of SQL for data validation and testing purposes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments.
• Experience testing ERP, CRM, financial, healthcare, or enterprise business applications.
• Experience validating REST APIs using tools such as Postman or Swagger.
• Experience with test management platforms such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or ALM.
• Experience performing data validation and backend testing using SQL queries.
• Familiarity with automated testing concepts and automation frameworks.
• ISTQB, Certified Tester, or related QA certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale application environments.
• Experience with change management and release management processes.

Technical Skills

• Quality Assurance
• Manual Testing
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Integration Testing
• System Testing
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Smoke Testing
• Sanity Testing
• End-to-End Testing
• Defect Management
• Test Management
• Test Planning
• Test Cases
• Test Scripts
• Test Execution
• Test Documentation
• Defect Tracking
• Test Metrics
• Quality Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Zephyr
• TestRail
• ALM/Quality Center
• Postman
• Swagger
• Browser Developer Tools
• Microsoft SQL Server

Methodologies

• Agile
• Scrum
• Waterfall
• SDLC
• STLC (Software Testing Life Cycle)
• Change Management
• Release Management

Preferred Competencies

• Strong communication skills with technical and business stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex business processes and identify potential application risks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer-service mindset and collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced enterprise environment.

Compensation

The pay range for this contract position is $35.00 to $55.00 per hour, depending on experience, skills, education, and location. Compensation decisions are based on several factors, including relevant experience, technical expertise, and market considerations.

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

AI Usage in Hiring

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.