Quality Assurance Analyst – Advanced

Job Summary : Quality Assurance Analyst Advanced (Tallahassee, FL) Support planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of enterprise applications for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness (FNW). Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, scenarios, and scripts based on business and technical requirements. Perform both manual and automated testing to validate application functionality and identify defects. Design, develop, maintain, and scale automated testing frameworks (including Page Object Model). Create and update automation scripts using Selenium or similar automation tools. Test REST APIs and microservices; perform endpoint validation, contract testing, and payload verification using tools like Postman or Insomnia. Conduct and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business users and department staff. Participate in requirements, design, development, and testing meetings (including JAD sessions). Analyze business processes and translate requirements into technical specifications, process models, and flows. Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, business analysts, and project teams to understand requirements and resolve issues. Review technical documentation and ensure application deliverables meet departmental standards. Identify software defects, perform root-cause analysis, and coordinate with development teams for resolution. Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical and QA documentation. Support the FANS modernization project and ongoing maintenance of FNW applications. Work independently, follow project plans, adhere to deadlines, and deliver high-quality deliverables. Required Qualifications 7+ years experience in Quality Assurance and/or Business Analysis. 7+ years in Agile software development environments. 7+ years manual and automated testing experience. 7+ years with Azure DevOps and/or Team Foundation Server (TFS). 7+ years in conducting business process and JAD meetings. 7+ years supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT). 7+ years designing and maintaining automated testing frameworks (Selenium or similar tools). 5+ years testing REST APIs and microservices. Hands-on experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia, etc.). 7+ years translating functional to technical specifications and creating process models/flows. Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications Experience with FDACS, FNW, FDC, FANS, and AR applications. Experience in government/public-sector QA environments. Education Bachelor s degree in Information Technology or related field preferred.