This is a remote position. Paradigm is searching for a Software QA Analyst to support our client, a global leader in the legal industry. The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for ensuring the reliability and functionality of software products through comprehensive testing strategies, defect identification, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong technical background, leadership abilities, and the capability to thrive in fast-paced environments while meeting tight deadlines. Type: 1 year contract Location: Remote | Must be located 50 miles from Beaveron, OR or Phoenix, AZ Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick leave As a Software QA Analyst you will: • Ensure that new and existing product functionality are reliable, defect free and function as intended • Create, document, verify and execute component-level to user acceptance test plans and test cases • Work closely with business partners and the application development team in eliciting project requirements to create test cases • Participate in the development and reporting of test metrics; items such as test confidence and test coverage reports • Review requirements specifications and identify gaps and inconsistencies • Work closely with development engineers, business analysts, and other QA team members to identify, report, and troubleshoot defects; verify problem fixes in a detailed, efficient, and timely manner • Provide leadership among other Quality Assurance Analyst positions; facilitating a lead role in providing direction and working directly with the Quality Assurance Manager Requirements Our skills and experience wish list includes: • Bachelor’s degree required • 5+ years’ experience in software Quality Assurance and testing roles emphasizing both “White Box” and “Black Box” testing strategies • 3+ years’ experience in database testing with the ability to read, write, and execute basic SQL queries • 1+ years’ experience working in an Agile software development life cycle methodology • Must have at least 3+ years’ experience in the software testing of multi-tier client/server applications • Ability to understand software development framework, architecture concepts, and terminology • Experience in Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and Team Foundation Server technologies (2008 / 2010 versions) • Innate project leadership; desires accountability and responsibilities to promote the success of our company • Ability to multi-task and work separate projects in a fast paced & dynamic company environment and extremely tight timelines Benefits Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market. Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.