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# Software QA Engineer

- **Company:** KPI Solutions
- **Location:** Cincinnati, OH, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Databases, Data Validation, Data Integrity, Apache IBATIS, Java Database Connectivity, SQL Stored Procedures, SQL Databases, Iq/oq/pq, Performance Testing, AngularJS, Information Technology, Api Design, Legacy Systems, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/sr-software-qa-engineer-kpi-solutions-9623572

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field, equivalent experience considered
 * 5 years as a developer using Java, Angular, SQL or similar tech stack
 * Expertise in writing and maintaining SQL queries (JDBC / iBatis / Stored Procedures)
 * Experience with developing resilient Spring-based microservices
 * Experience in API design for client-server applications
 * Proactive study of industry best-practices and security strategies
 * Position is hybrid position working from our Cincinnati, OH area office.

## Description

* Develop and execute test strategies specific to legacy software and database upgrade projects.
 * Validate application behavior post-upgrade to ensure backward compatibility and functional parity.
 * Perform detailed data verification and reconciliation for schema, stored procedures, and migration activities.
 * Conduct regression, integration, and performance testing across dependent systems and interfaces.
 * Collaborate with development, DBA, and infrastructure teams to identify and mitigate upgrade risks.
 * Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, scripts, and traceability documentation.
 * Participate in validation phases (IQ/OQ/PQ/UAT) and ensure adherence to quality gates before release.
 * Support rollback validation and post-deployment monitoring to confirm stability.
 * Provide test summary reports, defect analytics, and quality metrics for leadership review.
 * Recommend process improvements for future upgrade cycles and system modernization efforts.


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