SQA Analyst This is a hybrid work schedule: 3 days to work onsite at corporate HQ in Redwood City, CA and 2 days to work from home
Why Provident Provident Credit Union was established in 1950 and we rank among the top 10% of credit unions in the US. We believe having a culture that is accepting, supportive, diverse and inclusive makes us all better. We are a winner of the Bay Area News Group Top Work Place 5 years in a row. Our mission is to Listen, Get Better and Do What’s Right for each other and our members. Summary: The Software Quality Assurance Analyst will work with dynamic and hard-working teams to help improve the quality of software developed for core business applications and digital services. Works closely with business analysts, developers, product management, customer service and other internal groups to proactively seek product information, develop in depth test plans, derive practical use cases, and author appropriate test cases. Prepares complex data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows. Tests the most complex features of new software releases using pre-defined test plans and scripts to identify defects. Documents results and uses designated systems and tools to track outcomes. Performs follow-up rounds of testing as needed. Performs functional black and white box testing and test automation where applicable. Develops and maintains the test automation framework.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Conduct functional-level testing including both GUI and back-end tests.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to understand the requirements and translate them into actionable and measurable tasks to ensure timely and effective testing for product releases.
Coordinate and lead efforts for cross functional testing and/or integration tasks on a project basis.
Develop and/or maintain test scripts for GUI (Web Based and Java based standalone application) and back-end automation.
Writes and maintains test automation scripts, processes and procedures.
Develops quality assurance standards.
Advises development team members on quality concerns.
Supports design and development practices.
Defines and tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts.
Perform qualitative and/or quantitative tests/evaluations of products, processes, equipment, and systems to support validation requirements.
Education/Training:
Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering or minimum 5 years equivalent work experience in testing or programming.
Job Knowledge/Experience:
5+ year’s software testing experience.
3+ year’s test automation software experience.
Experience in both white and black box testing, performance/load testing web apps.
Experience with testing web-based and java-based standalone applications.
Experience developing test plans, designing, implementing, executing and analyzing test cases, writing bug reports, and assessing risk.
Familiarity with defect-tracking software and processes including but not limited to Selenium (browser based applications), IBM's RFT, HP QPT, Micro Focus (HPE) UFT and Appium.
Familiarity with C# and .Net application programming.
Experience with multi-tiered web technologies including web servers and application servers.
Must have a working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
Familiar with Microsoft environments, products and testing methodologies and automation tools.
Proven track record working with development teams to perform quality assurance assignments.
Familiarity with GUI standards a plus.
Experience in GUI automation tools is a plus.
Must have adequate mastery of the English language in order to convey meaning verbally and in written documents in the form of manuals, policies and day-to-day internal communications with colleagues, vendors and staff.
Possess ability to articulate complex technical information/issues (e.g. architecture/design errors) to team in clear concise manner (written and verbal).
Benefits You will enjoy:
Fully paid health insurance premiums for employees
Quality medical, dental and vision care coverage
401(k) retirement plan with up to 150% matching employer contributions
Strong commitment to investing in your career and educational advancement by offering up to 100% Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
Annual bonus/profit sharing
Generous paid time off, paid holidays and additional summer time off
Flexible spending accounts
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Provident membership
Wellness programs: Yoga, Tai Chi, in-house gym
Rate discount on home, auto loans and personal loans
Walking distance to restaurants
Close proximity to Cal Train station
Provident is an Equal Opportunity Employer We are a winner of the Bay Area News Group Top Work Place in 2017 - 2022. Check us out on Glassdoor
