Fully Remote Quality Assurance Analyst 6/30/26

**Join AZAD Technology Partners** **as a Quality Assurance Analyst an****d** **work within the Quality Assurance organization. The Quality Assurance Analyst position supports large multi\-year projects while also performing operations and maintenance key QA tasks such as test script development and execution, defect tracking, test coordination, test environment verification, and data quality management.** **This is a 2 year plus consultant position with high probability of long term and ongoing continued employment. This position is remote, but must reside in Oregon, Washington, Idaho or Montana.** **The hourly pay rate for this position** **is** **between $55\.00 and $63\.00 depending on related qualifications and experience, as well as composition of selected compensation package.** **The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related technical field is preferred. 10 years of demonstrated QA experience is required with an applicable degree. 14 years of demonstrated QA experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree. Experience should involve test methodology design and implementation along with hands\-on experience writing test plans, test cases, test data and test database creation/sanitizing, problem tracking/resolution, coordinating test activities among multiple testers, and maintaining defect logs among other applied skills and knowledge. Experienced in a testing and defect management tool (such as TFS) to include the design of releases, requirement and test hierarchies and reports. BPA current standard tool is Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015\. Demonstrated experience using XML, Oracle, or SQL for application integration, testing, and environmental compatibility. Demonstrated working knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) principles. Demonstrated experience in aligning QA strategy with software development activities and overall schedule while supporting the SDLC. Proficient in executing the test and validation activities of a large, complex project. Advanced knowledge on the design and implementation of QA and testing methodologies in large, complex systems using various development methodologies. Valid U.S. Driver's License or RealID is required. **Preferred Skills:** Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA). Experience with Agile Modeling or Waterfall Methodology. Working knowledge of Jama's Contour. Working knowledge of current version(s) of Visual Studio and TFS 2015 or newer. Advanced knowledge of test case design and test scripting writing (manual tests). Formal SQA methodologies including software development life cycles, testing processes, and standards. AZAD is looking for bright, talented, flexible, and customer centric problem solvers who enjoy the challenges associated with solving the most complex problems by utilizing the most sophisticated technologies and strong people skills. Founded an