Paradigm, Incorporated · 1 day ago
Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach, VA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expParadigm, Incorporated is a leading credentialing services provider with over 34 years of experience. They are seeking a skilled and versatile Senior QA Analyst to collaborate with the IT Team, develop comprehensive test plans, and ensure software quality and usability.
EducationManufacturingPrinting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Analyze and prioritize the backlog of user stories in Azure DevOps
Understand requirements, acceptance criteria, and business context
Write detailed test cases based on user stores and acceptance criteria, keep edge cases in mind, and document possible issues
Perform manual and automated testing, following the developed test cases to confirm the functionality, performance, and user experience
Log and document any issues identified, with detailed steps on how to reproduce
Perform regression testing to ensure that new changes haven’t negatively affected existing functionality
Validate features to help produce reliable software that is scalable for the future
Develop and maintain automated test scripts using modern frameworks and AI-assisted tools
Implement continuous testing practices within CI/CD pipelines
Document testing results, including screenshots or logs, and update Azure DevOps with test execution status
Assist in creating training materials associated with deliverables
Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies
Mentor junior QA team members and promote best practices
Provide regular updates on testing progress to the project team, participate in daily stand-ups, and raise concerns early
Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
Proficiency in leveraging AI-powered testing tools for: Test automation & Generation (e.g. Testim, Mabl, Applitools, Functionize), Visual Testing (AI-driven UI/UX validation), Test Data Generation (synthetic data creation and management), Bug Detection & Prediction (predictive analytics for defect identification), Performance Testing (AI-enhanced load and stress testing), API Testing (Intelligent API test generation and validation), Natural Language Test Creation (converting requirements to test cases using AI)
Strong experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar)
Proficiency with Azure DevOps for test management, CI/CD integration, and tracking
Experience with API testing tools (Postman, RestAssured, SoapUI)
Knowledge of performance testing tools (JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar)
Understanding of .NET applications and SQL databases for effective testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Extremely proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software programs
Extremely organized with great attention to detail
Excellent management skills with the ability to lead, facilitate, motivate, and organize
Ability to adapt to change
Ability to learn quickly and to creatively solve new problems
Ability to negotiate and settle differences quickly and peacefully
Ability to act as a team player and mentor others
Minimum 5+ years of related QA experience, including test automation
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments required
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field preferred
ISTQB or similar QA certification a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance based upon length of service qualifications
Retirement plan available based upon length of service qualifications
Paid sick- and annual-leave
Paid holidays
Company
Paradigm, Incorporated
Paradigm, Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Christopher Jackson
Co-Founder/CEO
Thomas Black
Chief Innovation Officer
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