<p><strong>Quality Assurance Analyst (SDET) III – Contract</strong></p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> 38 Week Contract</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> <em>Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid 4x onsite weekly) </em></p><p><strong>Pay: </strong>Available on W2 </p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Quality Assurance Analyst (SDET) III</strong> to support automated testing, QA strategy, and high‑quality software delivery within a collaborative Agile environment. This role is ideal for a hands‑on QA professional with deep experience in test automation, Python scripting, Java QA, API testing, and continuous integration tools.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Establish testing milestones, monitor progress, identify delivery risks, and drive mitigation strategies.</li><li>Develop and execute test cases, use cases, and automated scripts using <strong>Python</strong> for <strong>Java middleware development</strong>.</li><li>Test RESTful services, JSON payloads, and APIs; work with tools such as <strong>Jenkins, Splunk, Swagger</strong>, and other CI/CD systems.</li><li>Define and execute business scenarios that align with real-world operational needs.</li><li>Track and report quality assurance metrics (defects, defect counts, test results, and overall test status).</li><li>Collect and analyze data to support software process improvements and incorporate enhancements into broader business workflows.</li><li>Create and execute formal test plans; perform test planning, test case writing, test automation, and manual/automated test execution.</li><li>Document defects, support troubleshooting, and assist in resolution efforts.</li><li>Provide training and act as an internal quality consultant for technical teams.</li><li>Conduct quality audits across IT teams to ensure adherence to established quality standards, processes, and methodologies.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or equivalent work experience.</li><li><strong>5–8 years</strong> of overall QA testing experience.</li><li><strong>3+ years</strong> of hands-on, <strong>hand-coded Python scripting</strong> experience.</li><li><strong>Automated testing experience is required.</strong></li><li>Strong experience with <strong>QA testing for Java applications</strong>.</li><li><strong>3+ years</strong> of Windows software QA/testing in an Agile/Scrum environment.</li><li>Experience with test management tools such as <strong>TestRail</strong>.</li><li>Experience with scripting languages including JavaScript, JScript, VBScript, C#, Python, etc.</li><li>Strong <strong>API testing</strong> background.</li><li>Familiarity with <strong>media planning/buying workflows or related software</strong> is a plus.</li><li>Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, Business Analysts, developers, and cross-functional team members.</li><li>Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high quality standards.</li><li>Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving project needs.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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