Quality Assurance Analyst
Quality Assurance Analyst
Do you have a passion for web-based software? Do you have experience executing test plans, and participating in the testing efforts of software applications? Are you obsessed with quality software? If all of this sounds like you, please read on!
Job Description
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst with strong interests in the planning, strategizing and execution of test activities. The ideal candidate will thrive in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, coupled with an aptitude for team collaboration and open communication. This individual excels at providing both highly analytical and creative ideas, and brings an attention to detail capable of identifying things easily missed by others. The candidate will also have experience in a fast-paced and innovative development environment.
Responsibilities:
Review functional and design requirements to ensure full understanding of new feature development.
Work closely with Product Owners, Developers, and business SMEs to effectively assure delivery of quality projects
Ensure testing efforts align with meeting the overall departmental and company goals and objectives
Work with QA Manager to develop, execute and maintain test plans, test scenarios, and test scripts
Manage, update, and execute regression tests for each release cycle
Identify, replicate, and report bugs and verify bug fixes.
Perform escalation path issue investigation and leverage product knowledge to provide system support to business stakeholders
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or an engineering discipline preferred.
Experience testing software systems
Understanding of Agile software development lifecycle
Strong customer and business focus
Strong multitasking, critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and execute tasks effectively with minimal supervision
Experience with JIRA and Pivotal Tracker preferred
Experience with Microsoft SQL preferred