Quality Assurance Tester

Role: Quality Assurance TesterLocation: Redwood City, CADuration: 6+ MonthsNote: Only Local to CA & Public Sector Experience preferedOverview: This is a specialized Quality Assurance (QA) Tester role. The primary focus is the development and implementation of a new Anaplan-based budget system, which is critical for the Client's financial planning and reporting.Role Summary:Project Context: Implementation of a new budget system on the Anaplan platform.The Mission: Validate system functionality throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and usability for financial data.Timeline: Onboarding starts in June 2026, with testing beginning in July 2026.Engagement Duration: Testing is anticipated to last 3 months, with a 6-month contract term to allow for schedule flexibility.Candidate Profile: A detail-oriented tester with at least 6 years of experience and strong fundamentals in financial or data-driven application validation.Non-Negotiable "Must-Have " Skills:Core QA Expertise: Minimum of 6 years of experience providing similar QA services within the last 10 years.Testing Methodologies: In-depth knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).Technical Tools: Proficiency with Jira for defect management and Postman for API (REST) testing.Data Validation: Hands-on experience with SQL or SOQL queries to verify data integrity during migration and routine operations.Reporting: Proven experience defining and reporting QA metrics for specific releases.