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Provide technical leadership and direction to quality assurance personal, third-party inspectors and contractor quality representatives, setting clear performance expectations and coaching team ...

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Quality Assurance Lead

Anchorage, AK · On-site

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Provide technical leadership and direction to quality assurance personal, third-party inspectors and contractor quality representatives, setting clear performance expectations and coaching team ...

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A Quality Assurance (QA) Contractor is a temporary or project-based professional responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards. They work across various industries, such as software development, manufacturing, and healthcare, to identify defects, perform tests, and enforce compliance with regulations. QA Contractors design test plans, execute testing procedures, and report issues to improve overall quality. Their role is critical in maintaining product reliability and customer satisfaction.

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A typical workday for a Quality Assurance Contractor involves reviewing project requirements, designing and executing test cases, and documenting results to ensure products meet quality standards. You may interact with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify issues, report defects, and provide feedback on improvements. Depending on the organization, contractors often juggle multiple projects or switch between tasks frequently to meet tight deadlines. This role provides valuable opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to diverse industries and workflows. Most contractors work either independently or as part of small QA teams, often collaborating remotely or on-site depending on the project.

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Quality Assurance Lead - Contractor

System One

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 4 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead -AML/Fraud
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Onsite – onsite
Hours: 40.0

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end QA strategy, planning, and execution for Actimize implementations and enhancements.
  • Define and implement test frameworks, test cases, and automation strategies.
  • Validate Actimize configurations including: RCM Designer, ActOne, and AIS (Actimize Intelligence Server).
  • Oversee validation of: DART reports, VTL (Variable Transformation Logic), and Custom plugins.
  • Ensure quality across Actimize solutions (IFM, SAM, CDD, WLF).
  • Collaborate with development, business, and product teams to understand requirements and define test scenarios.
  • Perform data validation and backend testing using SQL and NoSQL technologies.
  • Lead defect management, root cause analysis, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support production validation and ongoing maintenance testing.
  • Mentor and guide QA team members and promote best practices.
Requirements
  • 8-10 years of experience in quality assurance, with strong testing background, especially with Actimize tools (RCM Designer, ActOne configurations, AIS Modeler).
  • Good understanding of testing DART reports, VTLs, and Plugins.
  • Strong experience working with at least one Actimize solution (IFM, SAM, CDD, WLF).
  • Experience testing Actimize solutions preferred.
  • Cassandra Query Language (CQL) experience.
  • Flex Skills/Nice to Have: CA-7, Testing Automation, Agile practices familiarity.
  • Proficiency with Jira and Microsoft Office.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One helps employers get work done more efficiently and economically without compromising quality. Over our 35+ year history, we've helped connect thousands of talented people with innovative companies. The excitement of a perfect fit motivates us every single day.

Industry

Business consulting services and recruiting and staffing services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US