Senior Software QA Analyst

sgs-job-5944

Information Technology
 Maryland
Software Quality Assurance
Software Testing
Software Verification
Pharmaceutical Software
Manual Testing
Test Case Development
Test Execution
Software Validation
Quality Audits
Release Testing
QA Documentation
SOP Management
Test Management

Contract - 14 Months

Location : Walkersville, MD 21793 The Senior Software QA Analyst will lead end-to-end software testing and quality activities for a commercially available software product undergoing a full redesign and rewrite. The role will focus on verification and testing activities prior to software release, including test planning, test case development, test execution, defect identification, validation support, and QA reporting. The position will provide oversight of project deliverables and software release documentation while working closely with Software Validation, Software Support, Software Development, and Software Deployment teams. Experience with software quality assurance and verification within the pharmaceutical industry is highly desired. The role will also provide mentoring and coaching to existing testers and support software quality audits, questionnaires, SOPs, job aids, and testing systems.

Job Responsibilities:

  •  Lead and manage end-to-end software testing and quality activities for software releases
  •  Plan and scope software testing activities for releases, patches, and hotfixes
  •  Develop detailed software test strategies, test plans, and test cases
  •  Build and execute manual software test cases for pre-release verification
  •  Identify, document, track, and support resolution of software defects and quality issues
  •  Provide oversight of project deliverables, testing plans, execution activities, and reporting
  •  Review and provide QA approval for software release documentation
  •  Ensure software verification activities are completed in accordance with established quality requirements
  •  Support software validation activities and validation documentation
  •  Plan and create validation support packages for end users
  •  Coordinate software testing activities across Software Validation, Software Support, Software Development, and Software Deployment teams
  •  Work closely with software development teams to understand requirements, changes, enhancements, and defect corrections
  •  Review software requirements and specifications to ensure adequate test coverage
  •  Ensure test cases adequately cover functional requirements and expected software behavior
  •  Maintain testing documentation, evidence, results, and traceability throughout the release lifecycle
  •  Support testing activities associated with software redesign and rewrite initiatives
  •  Participate in regression testing, functional testing, integration testing, and release verification
  •  Evaluate opportunities to introduce automated testing where appropriate
  •  Support and mentor existing software testers on test planning, execution, documentation, and quality practices
  •  Provide technical guidance and coaching to junior or less experienced QA team members
  •  Support software quality portions of customer questionnaires and quality assessments
  •  Participate in onsite and virtual software quality audits
  •  Provide appropriate documentation and evidence during software quality audits
  •  Manage Software Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Aids
  •  Review, update, and maintain QA procedures and supporting documentation
  •  Manage and oversee software testing systems and related environments
  •  Ensure testing systems remain available, controlled, and appropriate for verification activities
  •  Maintain accurate testing records and documentation for audit and compliance purposes
  •  Prepare and communicate testing status, quality results, risks, and issues to project stakeholders
  •  Identify testing risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies
  •  Ensure testing activities remain aligned with project schedules and release timelines
  •  Support continuous improvement of software testing and quality processes
  •  Ensure software quality activities comply with applicable pharmaceutical and regulated-industry expectations
  •  Perform additional software quality assurance, testing, validation, and documentation responsibilities as assigned

Skills:

  • Software Quality Assurance
  •  Software Testing
  •  Software Verification
  •  Software Validation
  •  Quality Assurance
  •  Quality Control
  •  Manual Software Testing
  •  Test Case Development
  •  Test Case Execution
  •  Test Planning
  •  Test Strategy Development
  •  Functional Testing
  •  Regression Testing
  •  Integration Testing
  •  Release Testing
  •  Pre-Release Verification
  •  Software Defect Management
  •  Defect Tracking
  •  Requirements-Based Testing
  •  Test Documentation
  •  Test Reporting
  •  Test Evidence Management
  •  QA Documentation
  •  Software Release Documentation
  •  Validation Support Packages
  •  Software Quality Audits
  •  Onsite Audits
  •  Virtual Audits
  •  Customer Quality Questionnaires
  •  SOP Management
  •  Job Aid Management
  •  Testing System Management
  •  Pharmaceutical Software QA
  •  Regulated Industry Software Testing
  •  Software Development Lifecycle
  •  Software Requirements
  •  Quality Risk Management
  •  Quality Compliance
  •  Software Release Management
  •  Test Environment Management
  •  Test Data Management
  •  Automated Testing Awareness
  •  Manual Testing
  •  Team Mentoring
  •  QA Leadership
  •  Technical Documentation
  •  Problem Solving
  •  Analytical Skills
  •  Cross-Functional Collaboration
  •  Stakeholder Communication
  •  Software Development Coordination
  •  Software Validation Coordination
  •  Software Deployment Coordination
  •  Software Support Coordination

Education/Experience:

  •  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field.
  •  Degree or educational background in a related technical, scientific, quality, or software discipline.

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