Quality Assurance Analyst
Description
Responsibilities
- Test and validate program modules of increasing complexity to meet specifications and procedures standards.
- Conduct thorough and accurate testing of web-based and mobile 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.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Work independently to organize assigned work and make sound independent decisions.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment; juggling multiple tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
- Apply technical skills to address increasingly complex test scenarios involving web and database servers, mobile devices and/or other systems components.
- Relate the application of computer capabilities and testing technical to real world problem resolution. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of assigned software modules.
- Exhibit efficient management of time, tasks and priorities.
- Maintain a positive team player attitude.
- Assist in defining/refining QA standards and procedures.
- Demonstrate an excellent work ethic and focus on work, tasks, priorities and improving the QA process.
- Stay abreast of the latest trends in software development and quality assurance.
- Work directly with customers to help diagnose urgent issues.
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.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- 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.
- Ability to be effective in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to travel occasionally.