Senior Quality Assurance Specialist (Independent Contractor)

$72,800 - $93,600/Yr

Savas Health Riverside - Scottsdale, AZ

Full-time - Senior

Scottsdale, AZ

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Senior Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of electronic health record (EHR) software products at Savas Health. This role involves defining and executing test strategies, developing both automated and manual test scripts, and continuously improving QA processes to enhance user satisfaction and contribute to the company's success. The position is contract-based until March 31st, 2025, with potential for full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies to ensure software quality.
• Define testing methodologies that align with the company’s SDLC and objectives.
• Conduct thorough manual testing of software applications.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to improve testing efficiency.
• Identify, document, and track software defects using defect management tools.
• Implement metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of QA activities.
• Define and maintain a QA knowledge base, documenting testing processes, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Provide regular reports on software quality and testing progress to executives.
• Recommend and implement best practices for quality assurance processes.
• Perform root cause analysis on defects and collaborate with developers to ensure they are effectively addressed, reducing recurrence in future releases.
• Contribute to product roadmap discussions by providing insights on quality-related risks and technical debt considerations.
• Stay current with industry standards and integrate new testing tools and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong understanding of QA methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in manual testing and experience developing automated test scripts.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify and document software defects effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of agile methodologies is preferred.
• Experience with performance and load testing is a plus.
• Certification in software testing (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $35.00-$45.00 per hour.
• Opportunity for the position to become full-time after the contract period.