<div class="trix-content"> <div> At <strong>Starr & Associates (S&A)</strong>, we are a <strong>full-service business consulting firm</strong> delivering advisory and execution services across multiple industries and complex business domains. QA / Test Analysts at S&A are embedded within client delivery teams to ensure <strong>solution quality, reliability, and fitness for purpose</strong> across custom-built technology solutions. <br><br> </div><div>This role focuses on <strong>functional testing, integration testing, and regression testing</strong>, with an emphasis on leveraging <strong>automated testing approaches</strong>. QA / Test Analysts collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Business Analysts to validate requirements, test execution, and defect resolution. <br><br> </div><div>Client programs may include initiatives involving <strong>emissions-related data and environmental metrics</strong>, requiring strong attention to accuracy, traceability, and end-to-end validation. <br><br> </div><div> <strong>Duties & Responsibilities</strong> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Test Planning:</strong> Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to project requirements</li> <li> <strong>Functional Testing:</strong> Execute functional testing to validate system behavior against documented requirements</li> <li> <strong>Integration Testing:</strong> Validate data flows and integrations across systems, APIs, and data pipelines</li> <li> <strong>Regression Testing:</strong> Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not impact existing functionality</li> <li> <strong>Automated Testing:</strong> Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts where appropriate</li> <li> <strong>Defect Management:</strong> Identify, document, and track defects through resolution </li> <li> <strong>Test Data Management:</strong> Create and manage test data to support test execution</li> <li> <strong>Requirements Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with Business Analysts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria</li> <li> <strong>Release Support:</strong> Support testing cycles during releases and deployments</li> <li> <strong>Consulting Engagement Support:</strong> Operate effectively within a client-facing consulting delivery environment</li> </ul><div> <strong>Education</strong> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Bachelor’s Degree</strong> required </li> <li>Preferred fields include <strong>Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines</strong> </li> </ul><div><br></div><div> <strong>Required Skills</strong> </div><ul> <li>Minimum <strong>3–5+ years</strong> of experience in quality assurance or software testing </li> <li>Strong experience with <strong>manual functional and integration testing</strong> </li> <li>Experience working with <strong>automated testing tools and frameworks</strong> </li> <li>Ability to test <strong>APIs, integrations, and data-driven solutions</strong> </li> <li>Experience working with <strong>test management and defect tracking tools</strong> </li> <li>Understanding of <strong>software development life cycle and testing methodologies</strong> </li> <li>Strong attention to detail and <strong>analytical problem-solving skills</strong> </li> <li>Experience delivering in <strong>consulting or project-based environments</strong> </li> </ul><div><br></div><div> <strong>Nice-to-Have Skills (Preferred, Not Required)</strong> </div><ul> <li>Experience supporting <strong>automated testing initiatives</strong> </li> <li>Familiarity with <strong>API and integration testing approaches</strong> </li> <li>Experience validating <strong>data pipelines or analytics platforms</strong> </li> <li>Experience working with <strong>emissions or environmental datasets</strong> </li> <li>Experience supporting <strong>large-scale or multi-year client programs</strong> </li> </ul><div><br></div><div> <strong>Required Competencies</strong> </div><ul> <li> <strong>Quality Focus:</strong> Ensures solutions meet defined quality standards</li> <li> <strong>Analytical Thinking:</strong> Identifies gaps, risks, and potential failure points</li> <li> <strong>Problem Solving:</strong> Investigates defects and supports root cause analysis</li> <li> <strong>Collaboration:</strong> Works effectively with cross-functional delivery teams</li> <li> <strong>Communication:</strong> Communicates issues and findings clearly and professionally</li> <li> <strong>Adaptability:</strong> Adjusts testing approach based on solution complexity and change</li> <li> <strong>Consulting Mindset:</strong> Operates with professionalism, accountability, and client focus</li> </ul> </div> <p>Flexible work from home options available.</p>