ASCENDING Inc. · 2 days ago
Testing Specialist (QA)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expASCENDING Inc. is seeking an experienced Testing Specialist (QA) to support validation and testing activities for complex, public-facing health exchange systems. The role involves translating requirements into test scenarios and test cases, executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and collaborating with technical and business teams to ensure solutions meet design expectations.
Information TechnologyInformation Services
Responsibilities
Perform software validation and testing across multiple test types, including regression testing, integration testing, interface testing, and downstream functional testing
Translate verbal and written requirements and functional specifications into effective test cases and test scenarios for integrated, scenario-based UAT of complex systems
Create and maintain requirements-to-test traceability (mapping requirements to test scenarios/cases)
Design, prepare, and manage test data to support test execution
Execute test cases, document test results, and evaluate outcomes for conformance with design
Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with developers and stakeholders through resolution and re-test cycles
Create test plans, test schedules/calendars, and coordinate testing tasks to establish timelines and ensure coverage
Prepare required test documentation (e.g., test plans, test cases, evidence, defect reports, execution summaries)
Conduct QA activities such as peer reviews of test cases, test plans, and execution results
Support and participate in UAT activities, including coordination with business users and cross-functional teams
Perform API services testing using ReadyAPI (or similar tool)
Apply performance testing techniques, including performance modeling, baseline establishment, monitoring, and profiling
Use performance tools such as JMeter, Gatling, BlazeMeter, or similar to simulate enterprise-scale usage/load
Qualification
Required
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of complex public-facing systems
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in testing web applications
Experience in utilizing defect-tracking or defect management tools such as JIRA
Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Strong testing and analytical skills with keen attention to detail
Proven experience working effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders from multiple functional teams in an organization
Preferred
A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Java/Web application tester
A minimum of four (4) years of experience testing websites across multiple browsers, web services, back-end processing, and data validation
Experience in mobile testing, system testing, data migration testing, data integrity testing, and data transformation-related testing
Experience with backend database testing on SQL, PostgreSQL, or any other enterprise database systems, and experience in writing complex SQL queries
Experience in performing testing and validation of complex State-Based Health Insurance Marketplace or other healthcare systems
Experience with industry-standard Quality Assurance best practices for Agile and Iterative SDLCs, testing methodologies, version control systems, implementation, and deployment activities
Company
ASCENDING Inc.
The ASCENDING team commits to delivering scalable and high-available cloud solutions to clients.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ryo Hang
Managing Partner, Technical Cofounder
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