Quality Assurance Tester

We are seeking an experienced Software Tester / QA Analyst 3 (QA Lead) to support a high-impact project in Richmond, VA. This role is responsible for defining, managing, and executing the overall quality assurance strategy to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-quality software solutions., * Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across projects and releases

• Lead test planning, execution, and reporting across:
• Functional, Integration, System, Regression, and UAT testing
• Develop and maintain:
• Test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices
• Coordinate QA efforts across internal teams and third-party vendors
• Ensure alignment between requirements, test coverage, and acceptance criteria
• Manage defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution with development teams
• Establish QA standards, best practices, and governance processes
• Oversee test environments, test data preparation, and release readiness
• Provide risk-based testing insights and go/no-go recommendations for releases

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of QA methodologies, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams., * 5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance

• 2+ years of experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar leadership role
• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
• Hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Proven experience leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Experience working within healthcare environments

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