QA Analyst

LingaTech•Richmond, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for ensuring product quality by designing comprehensive test coverage and implementing automated test solutions that support faster, more reliable release cycles. The position focuses on defect prevention, improved system reliability, and reducing manual testing efforts within an Agile development environment.

Requirements

7 years of experience writing manual test cases and converting them into structured, reusable test suites
5 years of hands-on experience with test automation tools (preferably Playwright)
4 years of proficiency in programming/scripting languages used for automation (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript, C#)
3 years of experience working with CI/CD pipelines and version control tools (e.g., Git)

Nice To Haves

3 years of experience with API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar
3 years of experience with performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner)
2 years of knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow
2 years of exposure to Oracle and APEX-based systems and financial system testing

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain detailed, traceable, and reusable test cases aligned with business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
Participate in test planning activities, identify test scenarios, execute manual tests as needed, and document test results
Build, enhance, and maintain automation frameworks using approved tools (preferably Playwright)
Develop, optimize, and maintain automated test scripts for regression, smoke, and functional testing
Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps, severity, and impact; collaborate with development teams to validate fixes
Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI) to support continuous testing
Generate and deliver quality metrics, including test coverage, defect trends, and automation progress reports
Collaborate cross-functionally with Agile teams, including developers, business analysts, product owners, and project managers
Analyze requirements to identify gaps, ambiguities, and potential quality risks
Perform API testing using tools such as Postman, RestAssured, or similar technologies
Maintain and update test documentation, including test cases, automation scripts, and framework documentation
Support ongoing maintenance and improvement of automated and manual testing assets