SQA Analyst, Non-Employee - Federal Banking Technology (7XXXV56X)

💼 SQA Analyst - Federal Banking Technology Excellence

📍 Location: Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City, or Omaha
📅 Duration: 1.5-Month Contract (Dec 2025 - Feb 2026)
💰 Compensation: Up to $69/hour DOE

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🌟 Overview of the Role

Join a mission-critical team at the heart of America's financial system, where your quality assurance expertise will directly impact applications supporting our nation's central banking operations. As a Senior SQA Analyst, you'll develop and execute comprehensive testing strategies that ensure the reliability and security of systems serving millions of Americans.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a highly regulated financial environment, collaborating with top-tier technical professionals while contributing to the stability of our nation's economic infrastructure. You'll apply your analytical problem-solving skills across the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring quality is built into every solution.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and deliver comprehensive software quality assurance strategies for business-critical applications supporting federal banking operations
• Develop test scenarios and user acceptance criteria by understanding business drivers and reviewing requirement specifications and user stories
• Create, review, and execute detailed test plans, test scripts, and test data to ensure applications meet rigorous quality standards and end-user requirements
• Document, track, and resolve software defects in collaboration with product delivery teams, ensuring quality throughout the SDLC
• Develop and communicate software quality measures reporting on reliability, compliance, accessibility, performance, and security
• Perform peer reviews and leverage quality assurance processes and technologies to maintain excellence
• Establish collaborative relationships with customers, service providers, and technical delivery partners
• Work closely with delivery partners to align QA services with product delivery approach and schedules

✅ Required Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• 6+ years of relevant software quality assurance and testing experience
• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, computer science/technology, business administration, or closely related field from accredited institution (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Broad, in-depth understanding and experience with quality assurance and testing discipline
• Senior to advanced level understanding of QA subject matter
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and direction
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated ability to balance constraints and priorities to ensure team commitments are met
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks
• Testing skills and experience with Agile, cloud-based delivery in close alignment with development teams
• Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD)
• Growth mindset and learning agility
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to understand different perspectives and maintain healthy team dynamics
• Experience working in financial industry with .NET, Java, and JavaScript technologies
• Proven experience providing manual and automated testing services for strategic applications
• Strong understanding of test automation best practices with ability to architect and debug complex automation scripts
• Experience in high-level collaborative environments promoting teamwork
• Salesforce knowledge

🎯 Why Join AP Recruiters & Associates?

• Competitive Compensation: Earn up to $69/hour based on your experience and qualifications
• Prestigious Environment: Work within America's central banking system on applications of national importance
• Professional Growth: Gain invaluable experience in highly regulated financial technology environments
• Expert Support: Benefit from our dedicated recruitment team who support you throughout your assignment
• Work Flexibility: On-site position with 5 days per month remote work flexibility after training period
• Location Options: Choose from Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City, or Omaha

🏢 About Our Client

Our client is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., comprise our nation's central bank. They work in the public's interest by supporting economic and financial stability across the United States. With over $1 billion dedicated annually to technology, this organization offers a dynamic environment where leading tech professionals collaborate to strengthen and protect our economic, financial, and payments systems. Your contributions will directly impact the communities they serve and the stability of America's financial infrastructure.

📞 How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our nation's financial stability? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your resume today and our recruitment team will reach out to discuss this exciting opportunity.

AP Recruiters & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.