QA Consultant

UDig is seeking a QA Consultant with test planning and execution expertise and a passion for collaborating on impactful projects. You will leverage your testing expertise and strategic problem-solving skills to elevate quality as part of a collaborative team delivering innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations.

UDig is a technology consulting company led by impact. At UDig, being a consultant means more than just solving problems—it’s about delivering innovative solutions that drive real impact. You’ll collaborate with diverse clients, tackling challenges across industries, all while being supported by a team that values your growth and expertise. The work is dynamic, allowing you to leverage cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. With UDig, you’re not just part of a company; you’re part of a community that empowers you to excel in your career while making a tangible impact.

Join us in creating impactful solutions at UDig! 

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test cases that ensure robust coverage of requirements.
• Actively participate in backlog grooming sessions, ensuring that user stories are well-defined, testable, and meet acceptance criteria.
• Assess test cases for automation potential, create automation strategies, and execute them effectively.
• Document and report incidents with clear, actionable details, facilitating timely resolution by the development team.
• Set up and manage testing environments to support diverse testing needs, ensuring they are correctly configured and maintained.

What You’ll Need:

Core Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of Quality Assurance best practices and industry standards, with the ability to implement them effectively across projects.
• Proficient in discussing various testing types within the test pyramid, including unit, integration, contract, UI, end-to-end, performance, load, and security testing.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently, crafting and executing detailed test plans, strategies, and test cases based on diverse requirement sources.
• Skilled in creating, maintaining, and executing manual and exploratory test cases, with the ability to identify scenarios suitable for automation and implement automated testing.
• Expertise in logging and reporting defects with comprehensive details, including reproduction steps, configuration information, and discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes. Committed to ensuring appropriate test coverage for resolved issues.
• Strong advocacy for quality throughout the software development lifecycle, including customer issues and resolution SLAs, with a proactive approach to suggesting process improvements and enhancing delivery.
• Ability to deliver value-driven metrics and recommend specific, measurable data to highlight quality areas, supporting continuous improvement and risk analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills coupled with an analytical mindset, capable of tackling complex challenges.
• Self-motivated and able to work efficiently under minimal supervision, managing time effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with a diverse team to understand and address key business needs and requirements for supported applications.

Skills & Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of testing experience including
  • Experience testing in AWS or Azure specifically with Lambda or Azure Functions and Virtual Machines
  • Expertise with automation and testing tools such as Tosca, Postman, TestRail, etc
  • SQL (SQL Server or Postgres)
  • Expertise working in an Agile environment and using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps to organize work.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, MIS, CIS, or related field 

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At UDig, your contributions won’t go unnoticed; they’ll leave a lasting impression. UDig is proud to be recognized as a “Best Places to Work” in Virginia and Tennessee. People join our team because they are excited to leverage their expertise and transform big ideas into simple, impactful solutions. We’re committed to fostering a transparent environment where you’ll collaborate and develop real relationships with clients and teammates to grow in your career. Some of the benefits we provide include: 

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, annual merit reviews, and career advancement path through UDig Elevate
• Flexibility through our ‘Work From Anywhere’ remote working policy
• Learning and development opportunities including an individual $1500 annual training budget  
• Regular team building and social activities (virtual and/or in-person)
• Transparent culture with strong communication and access to leadership
• Great benefits including:
  • Generous Paid Time Off, company holidays, and parental leave 
  • Multiple Single and Family Health Insurance plans to choose from
  • Dental & Vision coverage
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability
  • Optional accident and critical illness coverage
  • Matching 401(k) 
  • ...and more!

Ready to dig into your next career? Join us at UDig, where we’re not only making a real impact for our clients but also learning, growing, and having fun along the way.