Quality Assurance Analyst

QA/Automation Yarmouth, Maine United States Falmouth, Maine


Description

 

Responsibilities 

  • Test and validate program modules of increasing complexity to meet specifications and procedures standards.
  • Conduct thorough and accurate testing of client/server and web-based applications.
  • Document software defects in the issue-tracking system and proactively communicate with software developers.
  • Validate all written documentation for assignments for accuracy and completion.
  • Validate software releases of basic complexity prior to distribution.
  • Execute on automated test scripts and evaluate.
  • Create and maintain test plans and test cases of typically basic complexity for all testing assignments.
  • Adhere to and assist in the development of standards and procedures.
  • Assist with reviewing and editing test case scripts and writing queries.
  • Assist with documenting and executing black box, exploratory/heuristic, end-to-end, and any other testing approaches necessary to ensure effective product test coverage.
  • Assist in the identification of new procedures, methods and/or tools to improve the efficiency of the QA process.
  • Assist in the design and requirements for new products.
  • Provide analysis and consulting support for development and support employees.
  • Achieve departmental goals and timelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Management Information Science, or Business. Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
    • Prior experience in software quality assurance required; Tyler software or related experience helpful.
    • Solid analytical and problem-solving skills involving sound decision making and effective resolutions.
    • Solid understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices preferred.
    • Familiarity with basic coding and/or scripting is required.
    • Full software development lifecycle familiarity is strongly preferred.
    • Keen attention to detail.
    • Strong planning and organizational skills involving the ability to manage multiple work streams effectively.
    • Strong time management skills with proven track record of delivering successful results.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills involving the ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical and non-technical information.
    • Firm knowledge and experience with relational databases including solid knowledge and understanding of SQL and query writing.
    • Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team.
    • Ability to maintain a test environment effectively with regards to products, tools, data and related aspects.
    • Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines.