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Job Summary: The Senior QA Analyst (Senior), Tax Product Development team ensures software quality through meticulous testing, collaborating with development teams, and driving process improvements. The Senior works closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality standards are met. Job Duties: • Develops, executes, and manages comprehensive test plans and test cases based on requirements and business needs • Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects and inconsistencies • Collaborates with developers to ensure comprehensive test coverage • Actively involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks • Conducts performance testing to ensure the software can handle expected workloads • Creates and maintains comprehensive test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports • Identifies areas for improvement in the QA process and implements solutions Supervisory Responsibilities: • Provides guidance and support to junior QA analysts Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor's degree with a focus in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, required • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Finance, or Accounting, preferred Experience: • Four (4) or more years of experience as a Quality Analyst with a proven track record in leading complex projects, required • Deep understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) testing methodologies (Agile/Scrum) and best practice, required • Hands-on experience with industry-standard automated testing tools and frameworks (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium), required • Strong proficiency in at least one object-oriented programming (OOP) language, such a Java, Python, or C#, preferred • Proficiency in SQL for querying databases and validating data integrity, preferred • Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, preferred License/Certification: • Certification in one (1) of the following, preferred: • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) • Certified Software Quality Engineer (CSQE) • Certification through the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Software: • Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices, preferred • Experience in working with Playwright, Selenium, SQL, Jira, Azure DevOps, Java, C#, preferred • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferred Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: • Ability to work well in hybrid and remote environments. • Solid verbal and written communication skills • Strong interpersonal and customer relationship skills • Able to work in a deadline-driven environment while handling multiple complex projects/tasks simultaneously with a focus on details • Capable of working well under pressure while dealing with unexpected problems in a professional manner • Strong understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes • Strong communication and collaboration skills • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. National Range: $80,000 - $140,000 Maryland Range: $80,000 - $140,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $140,000 Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on: • Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients • Empowering team members to explore their full potential • Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities • Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs • Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." 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