Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Job Title: Software Tester/QA Analyst 3

Work Type: Hybrid

Location: Glen Allen, VA

Salary: $34 – $54 per hour

Start Date: November 2, 2026

End Date: June 30, 2027

Industry Category: Government / Information Technology / Software Quality Assurance

Employment Type: Contract

Requisition ID: 814402

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 to support the Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) in ensuring the quality, reliability, and functionality of enterprise software applications.

This hybrid contract opportunity focuses on designing, executing, maintaining, and improving manual and automated software testing processes.

The ideal candidate will possess at least four years of hands-on experience with Jira, Xray, Playwright, and test automation, along with strong analytical, defect management, and communication skills.

The selected candidate will collaborate with developers, QA leads, and business stakeholders to validate application functionality, identify and resolve defects, maintain testing documentation, and support continuous improvements in software quality assurance.

This position is classified as hybrid. The specific number of required on-site days has not been provided and must be confirmed with DSS.

Application:

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026, before 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate at least four years of experience using Jira, Xray, and Playwright, along with four years of hands-on test automation experience.

Applicants should have experience designing and executing software test cases, documenting defects, maintaining test coverage, and collaborating with development teams to resolve software quality issues.

Candidates must be able to comply with the agency's hybrid work arrangement and physically reside within the United States throughout the assignment.

Applicants must provide their email address as part of the submission process.

Job Description:

The Software Tester/QA Analyst 3 will support the Virginia Department of Social Services by designing, executing, maintaining, and improving software test cases to ensure the quality and reliability of enterprise applications.

The position requires experience with both manual and automated testing, including developing and executing test cases based on functional and technical requirements.

The analyst will use Jira and Xray to manage testing activities, maintain test documentation, track defects, and report testing progress. Playwright will be used to support automated testing activities and regression testing initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with software developers, QA leads, and stakeholders to identify application issues, document findings, validate fixes, and ensure software quality standards are met.

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