4,319 Tester jobs in the United States

As a Quality Assurance Tester, you will be part of a team that is responsible for testing solutions that are vital to Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving problems, being a part of a collaborative group, and enjoys working on a variety of products
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**
+ Create/Execute Test plans and scripts based on the project artifacts (business, functional and non-functional requirements) created by development and business team
+ Perform data validation using queries, SQL and other tools
+ Track and report the various defects and map them to the various development life cycles of the project
+ Work closely with project and solutions teams to develop and enforce quality standards
+ Confirm functional capabilities of final products and solutions
+ Confirm stability and performance (response time, etc.) of final products and solutions
+ Participate in and contribute during defect triage calls
+ Update and maintain Daily and Weekly QA Status reports and metrics
+ Proactively raise, escalate and communicate quality issues
+ Willingness to learn new technologies, tools and applications to support the business
**Required Qualifications**
+ 1+ years testing experience
+ Experience in functional testing techniques including system acceptance and regression testing
+ Experience using automation and performance tools
+ Experience with Microsoft Excel and other office products and defect tracking tools
+ Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with other teams
+ Experience with various testing life cycles but not limited to system testing, integration testing, User acceptance testing
+ Knowledge of testing methodologies based on its relevance to the development life cycle
+ Ability to work independently
**Desired Qualifications**
+ Prior work experience in Retail domain
+ Experience with VBScript and automated test tools including Quick Test Professional
+ Experience working Agile project process
+ Experience testing applications running on iSeries
Full time
500 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320
IT Operations
Dollar Tree

Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Tester to join our client. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in ensuring electronic products meet stringent functional, electrical, and quality standards before reaching customers. This position involves hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain product reliability and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive electrical and functional tests on finished electronic products using advanced test equipment, fixtures, and software tools.
- Analyze test results, identify anomalies or failures, and escalate concerns for corrective action.
- Perform troubleshooting and re-testing to confirm resolution of identified issues.
- Adhere to established testing procedures, safety guidelines, and work instructions to ensure consistent results.
- Maintain detailed records of test results, logs, and quality documentation for internal and external compliance.
- Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing/Product Engineering, and Production teams to address testing or product-related challenges.
- Support the calibration, preventive maintenance, and optimization of testing equipment and processes.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with company standards, ISO 9001/14001 requirements, and relevant safety regulations.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance testing procedures and product
Requirements - Associate degree in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience in electronics/electrical assembly and testing.
- Proficiency in using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and automated test systems.
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation accurately.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Prior experience in electronics manufacturing or electrical assembly/testing is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with reading engineering drawings, software manuals, and other technical documents.
- Hands-on experience with tools and platforms such as Selenium for web browser automation, Zendesk, and manual testing processes. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
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Description We are looking for a skilled Quality Assurance Tester to join our team in Newark, New Jersey, for a long-term contract position. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the success of testing activities within a higher education environment. You will work closely with implementation partners, stakeholders, and project teams to develop and execute test strategies, manage defects, and ensure seamless integration across functional areas.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with implementation partners to define test scopes and align them with project milestones and timelines.
- Oversee defect management, resolution tracking, and regression testing to maintain system integrity.
- Develop and co-manage comprehensive test strategies, including test case creation, roles, responsibilities, and tool usage.
- Provide timely reporting on test results to consultants, workstream leads, and stakeholders, contributing to issue resolution.
- Maintain detailed records of test plans, issue logs, and resolutions using designated tools.
- Support data conversion, integration, and reporting teams by validating testing processes and outcomes.
- Coordinate and participate in core team and cross-functional meetings to communicate overall testing progress.
- Plan, schedule, and facilitate testing sessions while escalating critical issues to project leadership.
- Lead the development and prioritization of test cases, ensuring dependencies and outcomes are clearly defined.
- Collaborate with business users, workstream leads, and partners to ensure alignment across functional areas such as HR and Finance. Requirements - At least 6 years of experience with Workday HR and Finance, including 3 years as a testing lead.
- Hands-on expertise in testing Workday data conversions, integrations, reporting, and EIBs.
- Proven ability to lead testing efforts in higher education environments, including business processes, security, and automation.
- Familiarity with test management tools and methodologies, including end-to-end and cross-functional testing.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience in designing and executing test plans that ensure compliance with institutional security policies.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize test cases for reusability and efficiency.
- Knowledge of Workday functional areas such as Payroll and Financials, with a focus on testing methodologies. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®
Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.
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**MANTECH** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Software Quality Assurance Tester** to join our team in **Belcamp, MD.**
The Software Test Engineer will support the PdM Mission Network and PdM Network Modernization programs by ensuring rigorous testing standards and compliance with requirement traceability. This role is central to developing, executing, and reporting on test procedures that directly impact mission success and customer satisfaction.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Write and deliver monthly reports on testing procedures and results to support client-driven software development.
+ Troubleshoot software, devise innovative solutions, and document resolutions for knowledge sharing.
+ Implement test procedures for vendor applications (Cisco, Palo Alto, Aruba) to ensure compliance with specifications prior to government witness testing.
+ Identify integration issues and vulnerabilities, report findings, and provide improvement recommendations for future system design.
+ Develop Master Test Plans, Software Test Plans, Test Descriptions, and Test Reports to meet CMMI Level 3 requirements.
+ Collaborate with the Software Development team to align products with customer needs and requirements.
+ Design and execute manual and automated tests (white box, black box, gray box) to evaluate quality, speed, and functionality.
+ Convert manual test cases into automated cases using PowerShell and VBS.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor of Science and 10 years of relevant experience
+ 5 Years in the Department of Defense contracting market of major weapon systems product development and acquisitions.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST), International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification).
+ Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers and stakeholders.
+ Experience obtaining customer feedback and translating it into actionable recommendations.
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Must be a U.S Citizen with current/active Secret clearance
**Physical Requirements:**
+ The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. They must occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.

**ManTech** seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented **Senior Quality Assurance Tester** to join our team in the **Reston or Chantilly, VA** location. This is an **onsite** position.
The **Senior Quality Assurance Tester** will work with the engineering and quality assurance/test teams to perform exploratory, performance, and security testing to ensure all systems and software function as intended and meet all compliance and performance requirements.
**Responsibilities include but are not limited to:**
+ Conducting tests on all systems/enhancements and versions/releases to ensure systems and software are functional and compliant, including system peripherals
+ Developing system and software test plans, test cases, test procedures, etc. for Sponsor approval
+ Conducting testing of software to be sure it will produce the desired results and that instructions are correct
+ Identifying, analyzing, recording, and tracking defects and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure reported defects are resolved
+ Creating and managing all QA/test documentation and storing it in the appropriate program repositories
+ Collaborating with teammates, third-parties, vendors, and users to test new requirements and solutions
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ 10+ years of relevant quality assurance and testing experience
+ Strong experience performing manual and automated testing on physical systems as well as software, particularly in Linux, Virtual, and/or Cloud environments
+ Strong experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools and general experience with REST APIs
+ Strong experience setting up test environments and writing test cases, test scenarios, test scripts, etc.
+ Strong experience using browser dev tools to conduct testing
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience performing automated testing using Selenium WebDriver
+ Experience conducting performance testing using Gatling
+ Javascript and/or scripting experience
+ Ability and willingness to travel overseas if required
**Clearance Requirements:**
+ Must have an active/current Secret security clearance.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Must be able to be in a stationary position more than 50% of the time
+ Must be able to communicate, converse, and exchange information with peers and senior personnel
+ Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a computer
+ The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
+ The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
ManTech International Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with ManTech through its online applicant system, please email us at and provide your name and contact information.

Quality Assurance Tester/Auditor
Requisition ID: 7002
Location:
Groveport, OH, US, 43125
Department: Hourly Plant & Mill (Except Maintenance Roles)
Travel: No Travel Required
**If you are a GPI employee, please click the Employee Login before applying. ( Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.**
**With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.**
**If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.**
**A World of Difference. Made Possible.**
**Graphic Packaging International - Groveport, OH**
Important: Smoke/Tobacco Free Facility
**Position Description: Quality Assurance Tester (Auditor** )
**Pay Range: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour**
This position is responsible for ensuring consistent quality by utilizing and implementing quality system processes by inspecting, testing and sampling of raw materials, work in process and finished goods.
**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Perform process inspections and show records for each process running and quality of products produced. 80% of your time will be on the production floor performing quality audits and evaluating the quality of each item produced to meet the customer's (internal and external) required specifications.
+ Communicate any special instructions or information on quality issues to the incoming Quality Auditors and/or Dept. Managers/Supervisors.
+ Work independently to manage and measure results and present project summaries.
+ Establish sorting limits/guidelines, in addition to monitoring sorting processes and the proper handling of nonconforming products.
+ Give disposition whether to scrap, sort, or accept materials in question of quality conformance.
+ Pull samples from production orders requiring customer samples or for internal use.
+ Responsible for assisting with the calibration of all testing equipment.
+ Perform, evaluate, organize various specified testing of products and maintain the quality records as defined by the department procedures.
+ Maintain quality records by filing or data entry into the computer.
+ Assist with safe practice/housekeeping certifications (ISO/AIB/GMP/HACCP) and training processes within the organization. Be a good role model and help enforce the rules of conduct, safety and housekeeping.
+ Assist the Quality Manager in maintaining the quality plan and procedures to facilitate accomplishments of company business plan objective and goals.
+ Other tasks as assigned by the Quality Manager
**Organizational Relationships**
+ Manufacturing
+ Sales/Customer Service
+ Administrative
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
+ Basic computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.)
+ Detail oriented with ability to organize
+ Must possess leadership skills, have the ability to multi-task and have strong communication skills.
+ Proficient in data collection and compilation to use Microsoft Word and Excel and ability to generate quality graphs, trend analysis and maintain records.
+ Ability to use and maintain test equipment and calibration
**Education and Experience**
+ High School/GED diploma
+ Experience in Statistical Process Control
+ Minimum 3 year quality experience in a manufacturing setting.
+ Basic math skills
**Working Conditions**
+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift / Mill Shift schedule (36 hours one week and 48 hours the next week)
+ Must be willing/able to work hours outside of regular shift and overtime as requested
+ Color differential skills (not colorblind)
**General Awareness Training**
+ Quality Systems
+ Document & Data Control
+ Identification and Traceability
+ Process Control
+ Inspection and Testing
+ Control of Inspection & Measuring equipment
+ Corrective and Preventive Actions
+ Control of Nonconforming Materials/Products
+ Control of Records
+ Training
+ Statistical Techniques
**Specific Responsibility Training**
+ Inspection and Testing
+ Control Inspection & Testing Equipment
+ Inspection and Testing Status
+ Corrective and Preventive Action
**GPI's Benefit Program**
+ **Competitive Pay**
+ **401(k) w/employer matching**
+ **Health & Welfare Benefits**
+ **Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage**
+ **Short and Long-Term Disability**
+ **Life Insurance**
+ **Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance**
+ **Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts**
+ **Various Voluntary benefits**
+ **Adoption Assistance Program**
+ **Employee Discount Programs**
+ **Employee Assistance Program**
+ **Tuition Assistance Program**
+ **Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year**
**Applications accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.**
**Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law. ( Major Market:** Columbus

**Job Family** **:**
Systems & Business Integration Consulting
**Travel Required** **:**
None
**Clearance Required** **:**
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
**What You Will Do** **:**
Guidehouse Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Testers lead quality assurance efforts across complex application development projects. They are responsible for defining testing strategies, mentoring junior testers, and ensuring that applications meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience. Our Senior QA Testers work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in testing practices. They bring deep expertise in testing frameworks, automation, and enterprise systems, and play a strategic role in delivering reliable solutions to clients. Responsibilities include the following:
+ Lead the design and execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies.
+ Develop and maintain automated test suites for web and enterprise applications.
+ Oversee functional, regression, integration, performance, and security testing.
+ Collaborate with developers and analysts to ensure test coverage aligns with requirements.
+ Mentor and guide junior testers, providing technical leadership and support.
+ Drive adoption of best practices in QA and testing automation.
+ Analyze test results and provide actionable insights to improve product quality.
+ Ensure compliance with accessibility, security, and regulatory standards.
+ Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
+ Architect and implement scalable test automation frameworks.
+ Integrate automated testing into CI/CD workflows and ensure test coverage across environments.
**What You Will Need** **:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
+ Minimum SIX (6) years of professional experience in software testing or QA.
+ Expertise in testing tools such as Selenium, TestNG, JMeter, Postman, or similar.
+ Strong experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
+ Proven ability to lead testing efforts across multiple projects.
+ Experience designing and implementing automated testing strategies.
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
+ US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
**What Would Be Nice To Have** **:**
+ Experience in a consulting or client-facing role.
+ Exposure to federal government software projects.
+ Experience with performance, security, and accessibility testing.
+ Familiarity with Appian platform or federal financial systems.
+ Experience integrating testing into CI/CD pipelines.
+ Knowledge of test data management and enterprise QA frameworks.
+ Experience testing Appian applications or federal financial systems.
+ Experience with advanced automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
+ Experience with AI-driven testing platforms or model-based testing approaches.
+ Familiarity and/or experience implementing with low-code platforms.
+ Experience working in an agile development environment.
+ Recent work experience on data projects in a federal government setting.
+ Understanding of responsible AI principles and model interpretability.
**What We Offer** **:**
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
+ Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
+ Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
+ Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
+ 401(k) Retirement Plan
+ Basic Life & Supplemental Life
+ Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
+ Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
+ Student Loan PayDown
+ Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
+ Skills Development & Certifications
+ Employee Referral Program
+ Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
+ Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
+ Mobility Stipend
**About Guidehouse**
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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Position Overview

The Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer and Tester – Journeyman supports the DOI's Human Resources Directorate (HRD) IT Support Services by performing comprehensive software testing, defect analysis, and documentation to ensure that mission-critical systems-including FPPS, NextFPPS, Quicktime, and WebTA-operate reliably, efficiently, and in compliance with DOI standards.

This role focuses on hands-on testing and quality assurance activities , contributing to system modernization, customer migration support, and ongoing sustainment within an Agile framework. The QA Tester applies broad expertise in testing techniques, tools, and methods to ensure the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of HRD systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Testing and Quality Assurance

• Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test plans to identify defects and verify software functionality.
• Execute test cases, document and evaluate test results , and identify root causes of issues.
• Detect, log, and report program glitches, defects, and anomalies using approved tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow).
• Track and manage defect lifecycle; collaborate with developers and analysts to troubleshoot and validate fixes.
• Review and refine test procedures to identify errors, efficiencies, and process improvements.
• Contribute to regression, performance, and integration testing for new releases and updates.
• Operate with moderate independence and innovation in developing test methodologies and identifying QA improvements.

2. Documentation Support

• Prepare and maintain test documentation , including test cases, test plans, results, and summary reports.
• Support system and project documentation, including technical specifications, validation summaries, and process standards.
• Contribute to the development of standards and procedures that ensure consistency across QA deliverables.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, tests, and defects to ensure full coverage and audit compliance.

3. Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance

• Conduct Section 508 compliance testing to ensure HR and payroll applications meet accessibility requirements.
• Use manual and automated tools such as JAWS , WAVE , or axe to assess user accessibility and identify non-conformance.
• Coordinate with developers to validate accessibility remediation and confirm compliance with federal ICT accessibility standards.

4. Agile Integration and Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and project managers in an Agile development environment .
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and daily stand-ups to integrate testing into the Agile workflow.
• Provide feedback on story acceptance criteria, test data needs, and quality metrics.
• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives related to software quality and testing automation.

Position Overview

The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester supports the Department of the Interior (DOI) Interior Business Center (IBC) by ensuring the quality, functionality, accessibility, and reliability of mission-critical HR and payroll systems, including FPPS, NextFPPS, Quicktime, and WebTA.

This role is responsible for planning, executing, and leading testing activities across the full systems development lifecycle-from requirements analysis through deployment and sustainment. The Senior QA Engineer will design and manage test strategies, mentor junior testers, ensure Section 508 compliance, and document testing artifacts that meet DOI's quality and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Quality Assurance Testing

• Develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated software test plans to identify software problems, root causes, and potential performance issues.
• Design and implement test cases , test scripts , and regression suites for complex HR and payroll applications.
• Detect, log, and track program defects , glitches, and anomalies; collaborate with developers and analysts to resolve issues.
• Conduct functional , integration , performance , load , and regression testing across multi-tiered architectures (mainframe, web, and database).
• Review and validate test plans and procedures to identify errors, efficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Utilize test management tools (e.g., JIRA , ServiceNow , Selenium , Postman ) to plan, execute, and report results.
• Integrate QA processes within Agile development workflows , participating in sprint reviews, daily scrums, and retrospectives.

2. Documentation and Quality Reporting

• Develop and maintain all test documentation, including test cases, test logs, test summaries, and defect reports , ensuring traceability from requirements to validation.
• Contribute to system and project documentation , including test strategies , standards and procedures , and lessons-learned reports .
• Prepare metrics and quality reports for management and government stakeholders.
• Ensure all QA documentation adheres to DOI IBC standards for consistency, completeness, and audit readiness.

3. Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance Testing

• Conduct Section 508 compliance testing for applications and digital interfaces to ensure accessibility for users with disabilities.
• Perform both manual and automated accessibility assessments using tools such as JAWS , WAVE , or axe .
• Identify accessibility issues, propose corrective actions, and re-test after remediation to confirm compliance with WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards.

4. Leadership and Mentorship

• Lead and train other Software Quality Assurance Testers on DOI IBC testing standards, methodologies, and toolsets.
• Serve as the technical QA subject matter expert (SME) across assigned task areas.
• Provide quality oversight and approval for test deliverables from other QA staff.
• Collaborate with developers, database administrators, and system analysts to embed quality practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in code review discussions , providing insight from a quality and risk perspective.

5. Integration with Project Objectives

• Support the overall HRD IT modernization mission by ensuring all software systems are reliable, accurate, and compliant before deployment.
• Collaborate with migration teams during new client onboarding to validate data conversion, functional mapping, and testing accuracy.
• Participate in system implementation planning , training validation , and post-deployment verification .
• Assist with business process integration testing between HR, payroll, and financial systems to ensure seamless, real-time operations.