QA Analyst Data Testing

At Starr & Associates (S&A), we are a full-service business consulting firm delivering advisory and execution services across multiple industries and complex business domains. QA / Test Analysts at S&A are embedded within client delivery teams to ensure solution quality, reliability, and fitness for purpose across custom-built technology solutions.

This role focuses on functional testing, integration testing, and regression testing, with an emphasis on leveraging automated testing approaches. QA / Test Analysts collaborate closely with Software Engineers, Data Engineers, and Business Analysts to validate requirements, test execution, and defect resolution.

Client programs may include initiatives involving emissions-related data and environmental metrics, requiring strong attention to accuracy, traceability, and end-to-end validation.

• Test Planning:
  Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned to project requirements
• Functional Testing:
  Execute functional testing to validate system behavior against documented requirements
• Integration Testing:
  Validate data flows and integrations across systems, APIs, and data pipelines
• Regression Testing:
  Perform regression testing to ensure new changes do not impact existing functionality
• Automated Testing:
  Design, execute, and maintain automated test scripts where appropriate
• Defect Management:
  Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
• Test Data Management:
  Create and manage test data to support test execution
• Requirements
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with Business Analysts to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
• Release Support:
  Support testing cycles during releases and deployments
• Consulting Engagement Support:
  Operate effectively within a client-facing consulting delivery environment

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Preferred fields include Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing
• Strong experience with manual functional and integration testing
• Experience working with automated testing tools and frameworks
• Ability to test APIs, integrations, and data-driven solutions
• Experience working with test management and defect tracking tools
• Understanding of software development life cycle and testing methodologies
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills
• Experience delivering in consulting or project-based environments

• Experience supporting automated testing initiatives
• Familiarity with API and integration testing approaches
• Experience validating data pipelines or analytics platforms
• Experience working with emissions or environmental datasets
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-year client programs

• Quality Focus:
  Ensures solutions meet defined quality standards
• Analytical Thinking:
  Identifies gaps, risks, and potential failure points
• Problem Solving:
  Investigates defects and supports root cause analysis
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively with cross-functional delivery teams
• Communication:
  Communicates issues and findings clearly and professionally
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts testing approach based on solution complexity and change
• Consulting Mindset:
  Operates with professionalism, accountability, and client focus

Flexible work from home options available.