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4 results for Qa Analyst in Des Moines, IA

Quality Assurance Tester
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on QA experience, solid knowledge of testing processes and Agile delivery, and the ability to work closely with developers, business analysts, and business stakeholders to validate functionality across integrated systems. This individual should be comfortable creating and executing test cases, identifying and documenting defects, managing test data, and contributing to improvements in QA practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Experience in <strong>agency operations for annuity and life business</strong> is strongly preferred, as this role will support workflows in that domain.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Test Planning and Execution</strong></p><ul><li>Review business requirements, user stories, and technical designs to develop effective <strong>test scenarios, test cases, and test plans</strong>. </li><li>Perform <strong>manual testing</strong> across Salesforce and Salesforce Experience portals to validate functionality, usability, integration points, and end-to-end business workflows. </li><li>Execute <strong>functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing</strong> to ensure product quality and release readiness. </li><li>Validate data flows and integration behavior across multiple connected systems. </li></ul><p><strong>Automation Support</strong></p><ul><li>Create, maintain, and execute <strong>automated test scripts</strong> for selected business processes and regression scenarios. </li><li>Support automation initiatives using approved tools and frameworks, including <strong>ACCELQ</strong> where applicable. </li><li>Help determine which scenarios are best suited for automation versus manual testing. </li><li>Contribute to the stability, maintainability, and effectiveness of the automated test suite. </li></ul><p><strong>Defect Management and Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproduction steps, expected results, and business impact. </li><li>Create bug stories and work closely with developers to support issue analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution. </li><li>Retest fixes and confirm issue resolution across impacted workflows. </li></ul><p><strong>Test Data and Acceptance Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Define, create, locate, and manage <strong>test data</strong> needed to support the test strategy. </li><li>Partner with the team to help define <strong>acceptance criteria</strong> and translate requirements into practical test coverage. </li><li>Create and execute tests using <strong>Gherkin syntax</strong> where applicable. </li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration and Agile Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to understand requirements and quality expectations. </li><li>Participate in <strong>Agile ceremonies</strong>, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and sprint reviews. </li><li>Communicate testing progress, risks, blockers, and quality concerns in a clear and timely manner. </li><li>Lead or facilitate meetings as needed to support testing efforts, issue review, or release readiness. </li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Business Analyst | Agile
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Business Analyst | Agile to join a service-focused team in West Des Moines, Iowa. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can translate business objectives into clear, testable requirements within an Agile environment. The position will partner closely with product, technical, and delivery stakeholders to shape solutions, support backlog readiness, and help ensure delivered outcomes align with business needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead discovery discussions to capture, refine, and organize business needs for upcoming product enhancements and user stories.<br>• Produce clear analysis artifacts such as workflow diagrams, use cases, data mappings, and detailed requirement documentation.<br>• Partner with the Product Owner to decompose larger initiatives into well-defined features and actionable stories for delivery teams.<br>• Clarify functional intent for developers and quality teams so implementation and testing align with expected outcomes.<br>• Review completed work and confirm that delivered functionality satisfies agreed business objectives and acceptance criteria.<br>• Contribute analytical support during backlog refinement sessions to improve prioritization, scope definition, and story readiness.<br>• Collaborate with solution architecture stakeholders to evaluate feasibility, dependencies, and technical limitations impacting requirements.<br>• Connect operational goals to system behavior and data impacts, ensuring proposed solutions support both process and information needs.
  • 2026-05-06T00:00:00Z
AI Business Analyst/Consultant
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced AI Business Analyst/Consultant to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in leveraging artificial intelligence to drive business insights and improve operational efficiencies. If you have a strong background in business analysis, AI technologies, and the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable strategies, we encourage you to apply.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities to implement AI-driven solutions.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.<br>• Develop comprehensive documentation for AI initiatives, ensuring clarity and alignment with business goals.<br>• Utilize tools like Microsoft Power BI to create data visualizations and support decision-making.<br>• Conduct research on emerging AI technologies and recommend their application to business challenges.<br>• Work within Agile methodologies to manage project timelines and deliverables.<br>• Provide expertise in applied artificial intelligence to improve operational workflows.<br>• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented AI solutions and suggest improvements.<br>• Partner with stakeholders to ensure alignment between AI capabilities and organizational needs.<br>• Use platforms like AWS to deploy and manage AI-driven applications.
  • 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z
Senior of Quality Assurance
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • remote
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Senior of Quality Assurance to join a long-term contract opportunity supporting investment technology operations in West Des Moines, Iowa. This role will play a key part in strengthening test coverage across business-critical applications, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, financial logic, and end-to-end system reliability. The position is ideal for a senior QA specialist who thrives in complex environments and can partner closely with technical and business teams to improve testing rigor and reduce operational risk.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Execute detailed manual testing across internal platforms, including functional, regression, integration, and full workflow validation activities.<br>• Verify data integrity across systems by reviewing business rules, financial calculations, and data movement from source to downstream applications.<br>• Assess the quality of REST APIs, web-based applications, and background services to confirm expected behavior and dependable performance.<br>• Test connections with external investment and market data platforms to ensure accurate processing and system interoperability.<br>• Document defects thoroughly, monitor issue status, and work with delivery teams to support timely resolution and retesting.<br>• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and investment-focused stakeholders to clarify requirements, identify risk areas, and improve test effectiveness.<br>• Contribute to rebuilding a dedicated quality assurance practice by promoting consistent testing methods and stronger quality standards.<br>• Support validation efforts for financial and operational reporting outputs to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance expectations.
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z