QA Test Analyst (Manual & Automation)
Hartford, CT – Hybrid – Locals preferred
6 months Contract
We are looking for candidates who can work on our W2.
No C2C/1099.
Remote initially. Candidates must be willing to work onsite in Hartford, CT once the State transitions to a hybrid/in-office work schedule.
candidate is required to be in the office 1 day a week.
Local Candidates Preferred
Candidates must currently reside in Connecticut or be willing to relocate before onsite work begins.
Position Overview
The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking experienced QA Test Analysts with expertise in both manual and automation testing to support mission-critical enterprise applications that deliver essential services to Connecticut residents.
This role will work closely with business stakeholders, developers, business analysts, solution architects, project managers, and technical teams to ensure applications meet business requirements, technical specifications, State policies, and federal regulations.
The ideal candidate has experience testing complex enterprise systems within State government, Human Services, Healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, or Eligibility programs. Candidates who understand policy-driven applications and business terminology used in public sector environments will be highly successful in this role.
This position requires a combination of manual testing, automation testing, API validation, backend data verification, and end-to-end business process testing across multiple enterprise platforms, including Salesforce, Java-based applications, Mobile/PWA applications, and integrated services.
Candidates with prior experience supporting State government modernization initiatives, particularly within Department of Social Services (DSS), Human Services, Medicaid, Medicare, or Eligibility systems, are strongly preferred.
Preferred Industry Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience supporting one or more of the following:
Candidates with experience interpreting State and Federal policies, eligibility rules, and healthcare terminology will be highly valued.
Required Qualifications
Technical Qualifications
Candidates should possess experience with many of the following technologies:
Strong understanding of:
Testing Experience
Candidates should have hands-on experience performing:
Key Responsibilities
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following will receive strong consideration:
Desired Business Knowledge
Candidates with knowledge or experience in the following areas are highly preferred:
Soft Skills
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
