Quality Assurance Engineer / Manual Testing

Project overview

Our client, a leading organization within the investment management space, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing efforts across critical business and data applications. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on QA professional with experience executing manual test plans, validating complex business processes, and partnering with technical teams to ensure software quality. You'll work with technologies including SQL, PostgreSQL, Python-based testing tools, and enterprise data platforms in a collaborative Agile environment.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys uncovering defects before they reach production and takes pride in being the advocate for quality. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and product teams while gaining exposure to data-intensive systems within a stable and highly respected organization. The team is looking for a detail-oriented tester who can think critically, ask the right questions, and help improve testing processes while contributing to successful product releases.

Project details

12 Months Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience

Strong manual testing experience in enterprise applications

Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts

Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution

Strong SQL skills for database validation and data analysis

Experience validating data integrity and business workflows

Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments

Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills

Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities Desired Skills & Experience Experience testing financial services or investment management applications

Exposure to test automation using Python or PyTest

Experience validating ETL processes or data pipelines

Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases

Familiarity with CI/CD environments

Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar test management tools

Experience with regression, integration, and end-to-end testing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 60% Manual Functional & Regression Testing

20% SQL & Data Validation Testing

10% Defect Tracking & Test Documentation

10% Automation Support & Process Improvement Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On Testing

0% Management Duties

25% Team Collaboration

Job Facts: Contract W2 | On-site | $75 - $85/hr

Skills: Business Process, Quality Assurance, Attention To Detail, Software Quality Assurance, Manual Testing, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Database, Data Analysis, Data Integrity, Workflow, Agile, Scrum, Communication, Acceptance Testing, Financial Services, Investment Management, Automated Testing, Python, Extract, Transform, Load, PostgreSQL, Relational Databases, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Test Management, Regression Analysis, Analytical Skill, Conflict Resolution, Problem Solving, Regression Testing, SQL, Data Validation, Defect Tracking, Documentation, Process Improvement, Testing, Management, Collaboration

Reference: Dice Id: 10105282 | Position Id: 893439

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Boston, MA, US, US