Design, develop, execute, and maintain manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
Validate application functionality against business and technical requirements.
Perform system, integration, regression, functional, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through resolution.
Execute SQL queries to validate data integrity, data transformations, and reporting accuracy.
Develop and maintain user documentation, technical documentation, and testing process documentation.
Collaborate with business analysts, developers, project managers, and end users to resolve application issues.
Maintain traceability between business requirements, test cases, and test results.
Support release validation and production deployment activities.
Ensure software releases comply with NYC DOE quality standards and project methodologies.
Participate in project planning, requirements reviews, and design walkthroughs to identify potential quality risks early in the development lifecycle.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and application testing.
Experience developing both manual and automated test scripts.
Strong experience performing functional, integration, regression, system, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Proficiency writing and executing SQL queries for data validation and database testing.
Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools, including HP Quality Center (HPQC)/Micro Focus ALM.
Experience using test automation tools and defect tracking systems.
Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
Ability to create clear test plans, test cases, defect reports, and testing documentation.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience supporting enterprise applications, reporting systems, and data validation in large government or public-sector environments is preferred.

Application Test Analyst

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