What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer / Manual Testing position at Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC?
Our client, a leading organization within the investment management space, is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst to support testing efforts across critical business and data applications. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on QA professional with experience executing manual test plans, validating complex business processes, and partnering with technical teams to ensure software quality. You'll work with technologies including SQL, PostgreSQL, Python-based testing tools, and enterprise data platforms in a collaborative Agile environment.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys uncovering defects before they reach production and takes pride in being the advocate for quality. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and product teams while gaining exposure to data-intensive systems within a stable and highly respected organization. The team is looking for a detail-oriented tester who can think critically, ask the right questions, and help improve testing processes while contributing to successful product releases.
Contract Duration: 12 Months Required Skills & Experience 3 years of Software Quality Assurance experience
Strong manual testing experience in enterprise applications
Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution
Strong SQL skills for database validation and data analysis
Experience validating data integrity and business workflows
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities Desired Skills & Experience Experience testing financial services or investment management applications
Exposure to test automation using Python or PyTest
Experience validating ETL processes or data pipelines
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Familiarity with CI/CD environments
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar test management tools
Experience with regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 60% Manual Functional & Regression Testing
20% SQL & Data Validation Testing
10% Defect Tracking & Test Documentation
10% Automation Support & Process Improvement Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On Testing
0% Management Duties
25% Team Collaboration
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys uncovering defects before they reach production and takes pride in being the advocate for quality. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with developers, business stakeholders, and product teams while gaining exposure to data-intensive systems within a stable and highly respected organization. The team is looking for a detail-oriented tester who can think critically, ask the right questions, and help improve testing processes while contributing to successful product releases.
Contract Duration: 12 Months Required Skills & Experience 3 years of Software Quality Assurance experience
Strong manual testing experience in enterprise applications
Experience creating and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Experience identifying, documenting, and tracking defects through resolution
Strong SQL skills for database validation and data analysis
Experience validating data integrity and business workflows
Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments
Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities Desired Skills & Experience Experience testing financial services or investment management applications
Exposure to test automation using Python or PyTest
Experience validating ETL processes or data pipelines
Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Familiarity with CI/CD environments
Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar test management tools
Experience with regression, integration, and end-to-end testing
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 60% Manual Functional & Regression Testing
20% SQL & Data Validation Testing
10% Defect Tracking & Test Documentation
10% Automation Support & Process Improvement Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On Testing
0% Management Duties
25% Team Collaboration
Salary : $75 - $85