QA Analyst (Release Management) - Washington, DC - Rate Open

Tek Spikes is looking for a highly skilled UAT Manager / UAT Test Lead to join our team on a contract basis. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for overseeing the user acceptance testing (UAT) process, ensuring that our software solutions meet the business requirements and quality expectations. You will work closely with stakeholders, business users, and development teams to define testing strategies, create test plans, and lead UAT efforts throughout the product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Lead the UAT process, coordinating the efforts of business users and testing teams to ensure comprehensive testing of applications. Define UAT strategies, develop test plans, and establish testing criteria based on business requirements. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify key areas for testing, manage expectations, and communicate the testing status. Facilitate UAT sessions, guiding users through the testing process and collecting feedback on the user experience. Ensure that defects are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner, coordinating with development teams as necessary. Provide training and support to end-users to enhance their understanding of the system and its functionalities. Document UAT results, prepare reports, and present findings to stakeholders, ensuring alignment on product quality. Continuously evaluate and improve UAT processes to enhance testing efficiency and effectiveness. Requirements Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. - 10+ years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on user acceptance testing (UAT). - Proven experience in leading UAT efforts and managing user involvement in testing processes. - Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools, with an emphasis on UAT best practices. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and propose solutions. - Strong communication skills to effectively engage with business users, stakeholders, and team members. - Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., HP ALM, JIRA) and defect tracking systems. - Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities. Preferred Skills: - Experience in Agile/Scrum environments is a plus. - Prior experience in a managerial or leadership role is advantageous. - Knowledge of business analysis principles and practices is beneficial.

Company Description www.spkn.app Spoken is a first-of-its-kind social commerce marketplace powered by real consumers and their genuine connections. We turn everyday word-of-mouth moments into a scalable sales engine for brands—without influencers, ads, or the noise of traditional social media. Our platform catalogs real purchases from real people, making them discoverable and shoppable by their friends. This means brands get lower acquisition costs, higher trust, and authentic engagement, while consumers get a safe, private space to share and shop with people they actually know. We’re pre-seed, early in our journey, and building for massive scale. This is an opportunity to join at the ground floor, shape the product, own major technical decisions, and directly influence the trajectory of the company. Role Description We’re looking for a Founding Engineer who can take Spoken from MVP to a robust, scalable platform. You’ll be responsible for: • Product Ownership – Leading technical architecture, system design, and development for our mobile and web applications. • Hands-On Development – Building new features, integrating AI-driven product recognition, and optimizing for speed, reliability, and scalability. • Technical Vision – Making key stack decisions and setting engineering best practices. • Rapid Iteration – Moving quickly from concept to deployment, testing and refining based on real-world user feedback. • Team Building – Hiring and mentoring the future engineering team. • Partnership – Working directly with the founder to align product and business strategy and sharing in both the responsibility and the upside. This is not just a job—it’s true founder-level involvement, with equity and the opportunity to shape a category-defining product. This is an “all-in” role so an appetite for problem solving and entrepreneurship is key! Qualifications Must-Haves • Proven experience building and shipping consumer-facing web or mobile applications. • Strong proficiency in React Native, Flutter or other similar cross-platform frameworks and backend development. • Ability to design, build, and deploy scalable APIs and databases. • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). • Strong problem-solving mindset and a bias toward action—comfortable in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity startup environment. • Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to own outcomes. Nice-to-Haves • Experience with AI/ML integration (image recognition, recommendation engines). • Background in marketplace or e-commerce platforms. • Prior startup or founder experience. • Located in the SF Bay Area (preferred for in-person collaboration). Compensation: Significant equity stake (5-20% depending on experience). Guaranteed salary & benefits upon pre-seed funding secured. Location: San Francisco Bay Area (hybrid/remote possible for the right person). Stage: Pre-seed, MVP in development, fundraising in progress.

12+ years of exp. Mandatory skills: Mandatory skills: 12+ years’ experience in API & UI automation – Selenium, Java, Rest assure, JMeter 5+ years’ experience in TestNG framework or Playwright • 3 + cross platform mobile app development using Appium framework • 5+ years of Architect experience, good problem-solving skills • Should have strong experience with device integration and preferably few of embedded system testing background • Hands-on programming experience • Atleast 1+ years of experience in testing BLE technology • Should experience in leading offshore and onsite team for both Manual and automation programs • 3+ years of experience in functional testing, SIT and formal verification (preferably SaMD products) • Familiar in creation, maintenance of Test agents, pipeline and troubleshooting build failures is a plus • 10+ years experience with Java • 3+ years of experience with iOS and VS • Good understanding of Git(sub modules) • Must have Cloud experience like Azure or AWS • JIRA exposure is a must • Bachelor’s degree, or advance degree in Computer Science, or MS • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing Environment • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment • Meticulous and methodical with high attention to detail • Out of box thinker and go getter attitude to solve problems and innovate rapidly • Solid communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance • Experience in CI/CD tools, frame works • Experience in Health Care industry and medical domain experience is a plus

Launch Your IT Career with Northstar Technologies At Northstar Technologies, we don’t just hire talent—we develop it. We’re looking for motivated problem-solvers who want to learn, grow, and build lasting careers in IT. If you bring curiosity, initiative, and the drive to take on challenges, we’ll provide the tools, training, and mentorship to help you succeed! Why Choose Northstar? We believe the best way to grow our company is to grow our people. That’s why every person starts with our hands-on, 3-month remote training program, designed to fast-track your skills with the guidance of team and access to enterprise-level equipment. What We Offer • Accelerated Learning:– In as little as 3 months (or faster, based on your pace). • Mentorship:Learn directly from experienced engineers committed to your growth. • Cutting Edge Tech: Train on modern, enterprise-grade infrastructure.. • Career Growth: Start at $22/hr with a clear path to raises and advancement. • Exciting Travel Opportunities : Gain valuable nationwide project experience, expand your professional network, and build skills in diverse environments. Work, travel, and explore! With 100% travel required, you’ll experience new cities and opportunities while your housing and relocation are fully covered. Comprehensive Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Paid PTO/Holidays. Who We’re Looking For Ideal candidates bring: • Problem-solving skills: You tackle challenges directly and seek new solutions. • A Willingness to Learn: You’re adaptable and eager to gain new skills. • A Team-Oriented Mindset: You value collaboration and open communication. • Attention to Detail: You’re organized and thorough. • Practical Thinking: You approach problems with an open mind and resourcefulness. Requirements: • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check (including criminal history) and drug screen. • 100% travel and relocation required (company provides housing and relocation support). • Flexibility to live and work in project cities for extended periods. • Authorization to work in the U.S. Ready to Move Forward? Send your resume to info@northstar-tek.com and start your journey with Northstar Technologies. We help businesses transform through technology, providing secure, agile, and cloud-ready IT infrastructure solutions. Our services range from strategy and consulting to design, implementation, and support.

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology, is seeking a qualified candidate for the temporary contractor staffing position of System / Quality Assurance tester for Georgia SHINES in Atlanta, Georgia. Qualifications and Education Requirements ·        Bachelor’s degree in related field AND Five (5) years of experience in Information Technology testing, quality assurance and the performance of change management functions, three (3) years of which must have been attained in a cross-platform Information Technology development environment. ·        Demonstrated knowledge of testing methodology and practices ·        Working knowledge of relevant operating systems and software development fundamentals ·        Hands-on experience with automated test tools ·        Basic knowledge of SQL ·        Strong process and gap analysis skills ·        Ability to interpret test cases for high-level and functional processes ·        Good understanding of the system test life cycle, the review process, and test case documentation ·        Test automation tools such as Leapwork or Selenium. ·        Ability to document and troubleshoot errors ·        Experience with tracking tools (ex: Service Now). ·        Ability to work effectively in a virtual team environment. ·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills. ·        Experience with agile, waterfall, and scrum methodologies. Job Duties ·        Create and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports ·        Design detailed test cases based on software requirements and specifications to ensure comprehensive coverage ·        Perform manual and automated tests, using various tools and techniques to verify software functionality ·        Identify, document, and report software defects, including severity, priority, and steps to reproduce ·        Analyze test results to assess quality, identify areas for improvement, and determine if the software meets requirements ·        Communicate test results, findings, and recommendations to development teams and other stakeholders, and collaborate on defect resolution ·        Creating and maintaining test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and defect reports ·        Participate in project planning, estimation, and scheduling. ·        Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.   Preferred Qualifications ·        Five (5) years of experience with QA testing and script writing. ·        Good understanding of the system test life cycle, review process, and test case documentation. ·        Ability to thoroughly document and troubleshoot errors. ·        Well versed with Agile, Scrum, waterfall methodologies. ·        Good team and critical thinking skills. ·        Keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. ·        Strong organizational skills. ·        Intermediate level knowledge of MS Excel and ServiceNow.

Searching for a trustworthy cable puller for a Telecommunications company willing to travel city to city depending on location of work. Starting pay is $20 an hour with opportunity to grow once providing work is completed correct and in a timely manner. Must have: Experience Valid License English Speaking Ability to work hard