QA Analyst III

Job Description

Job Title: QA Analyst (Tosca Preferred)
Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) 
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking a QA Analyst to join the team.  The ideal candidate will bring expertise in test automation, with Tosca experience highly preferred. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong API testing and scripting capabilities, able to operate with minimal supervision and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

• Review business and technical requirements to identify testing scope.

• Develop detailed test scenarios, cases, and scripts.

• Execute API testing and automated test cases using preferred tools.

• Log, track, and validate defects using standard processes.

• Maintain test artifacts: scripts, scenarios, test data, and traceability to requirements.

• Ensure accessibility and clarity of test results and documentation.

• Support and uphold defined testing standards, guidelines, and methodologies.

• Collaborate with Test Lead to evaluate test results and ensure alignment with entry/exit criteria.

• Develop framework components and reusable automation functions.

• Create user documentation and maintenance guides for scripts.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum requirement)

• Experience:

  • 5–10 years of experience in software testing

  • Solid API Testing experience

  • Proven Test Automation background

• Technical Skills:

  • Tosca experience or certification (preferred but not required)

  • Other automation tool experience is acceptable

Preferred Skills:

• Certified or hands-on experience with Tosca test automation tool

• Familiarity with Confluence, JIRA, or other QA tracking tools

• Experience working in utility, energy, or regulated industries is a plus

Core Competencies:

• Strong team collaboration and independent work capability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license

• If applicable, disclose any prior involvement in judicial, administrative, or regulatory proceedings involving Duke Energy or its affiliates, including the agency name, employment dates, and nature of responsibilities.