QA Analyst Payroll Testing

Title: QA Analyst Payroll Testing

Location: REMOTE

* 8+ years of Software QA/Testing experience

* Strong Manual Testing experience (Functional, Smoke, Regression, End-to-End Testing)

* Payroll domain expertise (payroll processing, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, garnishments, gross-to-net calculations)

* Experience creating Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Data, and Test Reports

* Defect tracking and defect lifecycle management

* Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and Agile/Scrum methodologies

* Experience working with AI-based test automation/script generation tools

* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

* Experience collaborating with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

* DevSecOps

* VersionOne or similar Agile tools

* PL/SQL

* Payroll systems implementation/testing

* AI/ML tools (Copilot, WatsonX, Redux, etc.)

* Mainframe exposure

Education:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field preferred

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts

* Perform Functional, Smoke, Regression, and End-to-End testing

* Validate payroll calculations, tax rules, deductions, benefits, and payroll workflows

* Document defects, analyze test results, and work with development teams on resolution

* Ensure compliance with SDLC/quality standards and support mission-critical applications

Note: Ability to obtain Postal Clearance required.