Software Tester / QA Analyst 3 (Test / QA Lead)

TOMORROW HIRERichmond, VA

$36 - $56 / hour

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Overview

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$36-$56/hour

Job Description

Job Title: Software Tester / QA Analyst 3 (Test / QA Lead)Work Type: On-siteIndustry Category: Information Technology – Healthcare / Public SectorEmployment Type: 1099 ContractRequisition ID: 801840

LocationRichmond, Virginia, United States

OverviewThe Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking an experienced Software Tester / QA Analyst 3 to serve as a Test / QA Lead. This role is critical in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, reliable software solutions through strong quality assurance leadership, structured testing practices, and close collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.

Application

Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026
Candidates must be able to work and interview in person
Maximum of 2 submittals per vendor per opening
Candidates previously submitted to Req ID 797964 will not be considered

Job DescriptionThe Test / QA Lead is responsible for defining, managing, and executing the overall quality assurance strategy across projects and releases. This role leads end-to-end testing efforts throughout the software development lifecycle, ensuring alignment between requirements, test coverage, and business expectations.

You will work closely with development teams, product owners, and business stakeholders to mitigate risks, establish QA standards, and ensure system readiness for release. The ideal candidate brings experience building or enhancing QA programs, including establishing testing standards, templates, procedures, and best practices. This position plays a key role in driving quality outcomes, supporting release decisions, and ensuring successful delivery in a healthcare-related environment.

Responsibilities

Quality Assurance Strategy & Leadership

Define and own the overall QA and testing strategy across multiple projects and releases
Establish QA standards, governance processes, and best practices
Provide leadership and direction to QA resources and cross-functional teams

Test Planning & Execution

Lead test planning, execution, and reporting across functional, integration, system, regression, and UAT phases
Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices
Ensure comprehensive test coverage aligned with requirements and acceptance criteria

Defect Management & Risk Mitigation

Oversee defect tracking, prioritization, and resolution processes
Provide risk-based testing recommendations and release readiness assessments
Deliver go/no-go input for production releases

Tools, Automation & Environment Management

Utilize test management and defect tracking tools effectively
Support implementation and use of automated testing frameworks and tools
Oversee test environments and test data preparation

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate QA activities across internal teams and third-party vendors
Lead UAT efforts and collaborate with business stakeholders
Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to stakeholders

Operational Support

Participate in release planning and go-live activities
Support critical testing cycles, including occasional extended hours as needed

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in software testing and quality assurance
2+ years of experience in a QA Lead, Test Lead, or similar role
3+ years of experience with SDLC, Agile, and/or Waterfall methodologies
3+ years of hands-on experience with test management and defect tracking tools
2+ years of experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
3+ years of experience leading UAT and working with business stakeholders
2+ years of experience in healthcare environments
Must be able to work onsite in Richmond, VA
Must be able to interview in person
Must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment (no offshore candidates permitted)

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified

Benefits

Compensation

1099 Contract Role
Hourly Rate: $36 – $56 per hour
Maximum rate aligned with vendor submission cap

Schedule

Start Date: June 1, 2026
End Date: February 16, 2027
Work Arrangement: On-site
Occasional extended hours required during critical testing cycles and releases

Work Location• 6900 Atmore Drive• Richmond, VA 23225• United States

100% on-site role
Candidates must be able to commute and work in person daily

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