Automation Tester/Developer

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Remote: Hybrid
Type: Contract
Job #12258

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking an Automation Tester/Developer for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC

*This position is hybrid

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a motivated automation test engineer in the role of QA Test Engineer/Automation Test Developer to join our development team contributing to the full lifecycle of Java-based applications in a collaborative environment. This position is responsible for executing automated test scripts in TOSCA to support regression testing, manual testing, test script writing, development of automated test scripts in TOSCA, junit and jmockit test script development to support automated developer testing, assist senior developers in building, testing and debugging Java applications, participating in code reviews, and following the SDLC best practices in a supportive team setting focusing on growth and contributing to quality software development and delivery in the Curam Application.

Responsibilities:

Write manual test scripts for release testing
Develop automated TOSCA scripts
Complete manual testing and execute automated test scripts for code releases by collaborating with senior developers and business staff within cross-functional agile teams to understand requirements and implement testing solutions to ensure application stability.
Developing junits and jmockits to aid in developer unit testing.
Assisting senior developers with the maintenance of java applications, debug to resolve software defects, writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code following industry standards, participating in code reviews
Providing and receiving feedback to improve code quality, working with databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL, etc.) and integrating into applications
Contribute to system documentation and continuous improvement of development processes and staying current with new testing and Java technologies, trends and best practices.

Knowledge and Experience:

Writing manual test scripts
Knowledge of manual testing procedures
Developing automated TOSCA test scripts based on the manual test scripts
Executing TOSCA automated scripts
Working knowledge of ALM, Q-Test, and NeoLoad
Knowledge of junit and jmockit test case development
Java
Agile methodologies
Knowledge of front-end technologies (i.e. HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Exposure to Spring Framework, Hibernate or related technologies

Required Skills:

5 Years - Experience and proficiency in developing and executing automated test scripts in TOSCA.
5 Years - Experience and proficiency in using HP test tools, including Test Director/Quality Center 9.0 or higher and Quick Test Professional (QTP) 9.5 or higher
5 Years - Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications.
5 Years - Experience with requirements analysis and automated test cases/script development.
5 Years - Experience with automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans and reviewing test cases.
5 Years - Experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe) development
1 Year - Experience with testing Curam products.
Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others.
Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance.
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
2 Years - Experience developing and executing Selinium automated test scripts.

Desired Skill:

2 Years - Experience using NeoLoad and qTest
2 Years - Understanding of FNS/SNAP Program Policy guidelines
1 Year - Experience coding using Java/J2EE
1 Year - Experience testing for a health and human services project.
1 Year - Experience developing and testing using junits and jomockits
2 Years - Experience with executing SQL to validate or test.
1 Year - Experience navigating on a UNIX platform.

This opportunity is available on a corp to corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.

UAT Quality Analyst

Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Type: Contract
Job #12119

DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a UAT Quality Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Rocky Mount, NC.

*This position is on-site

Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced UAT Quality Analyst to support a large-scale modernization initiative within an enterprise public-sector environment. This role will focus heavily on User Acceptance Testing (UAT), front-end user interfaces, workflow validation, customer-facing modules, and enterprise application usability.
The UAT Quality Analyst will work closely with business users, product owners, business analysts, developers, project managers, and agency stakeholders to validate enterprise applications and ensure that business and user requirements are successfully delivered. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), front-end application testing, workflow validation, SQL/database analysis, and Agile project environments.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for enterprise modernization initiatives.
Validate front-end user interfaces, customer-facing portals, workflow functionality, and business process flows.
Collaborate directly with business users and stakeholders to validate business requirements and expected system behavior.
Develop and execute UAT test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test scripts.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and interface testing for enterprise applications.
Analyze business requirements, user stories, workflows, and acceptance criteria to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
Work closely with Agile teams during sprint planning, backlog grooming, standups, demos, and release activities.
Perform SQL queries and database validation to support testing and verify data accuracy.
Identify, document, track, and retest software defects and interface-related issues.
Coordinate testing activities across business users, QA teams, developers, and project leadership.
Support end-user validation, usability testing, production readiness, and post-deployment verification activities.
Assist with process improvement initiatives and continuous enhancement of UAT and QA practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
5+ years of experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and QA activities.
Experience testing large enterprise applications and modernization initiatives.
Strong experience validating front-end user interfaces and customer-facing business applications.
Hands-on experience with SQL and relational database validation.
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Experience creating and executing UAT test plans, scripts, and defect documentation.
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Ability to work directly with business users and functional teams in fast-paced enterprise environments.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DMV or public-sector modernization programs.
Experience with enterprise workflow and customer-facing applications.
Knowledge of interface testing and enterprise system integrations.
Experience using Azure DevOps, Jira, HP ALM, or related testing tools.
Experience supporting cloud modernization or digital transformation initiatives.
Prior experience working in large enterprise or government environments.

Technical Environment

Agile / Scrum delivery environments
Enterprise customer-facing web applications
User interface and workflow testing
SQL Server and relational databases
Integrated enterprise applications and interfaces
Large-scale modernization initiatives

This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401(k) program available for employees after 6 months.