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We are looking for a Software Test Analyst (min 5 yrs exp) REMOTE during COVID (LOCAL Candidates highly preferred) (Webcam interviews)
POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECT CLIENT Position Number of positions: 1 Length: 8 Months + Immediate interviews Webcam interviews ONLY
This position is 100% REMOTE until the end of this year.
Currently the job will be remote for the remainder of the calendar year. Starting in January moving to 1 day a week in the office, February 2 days a week in office and then March 3 days a week in the office. Please make sure you discuss with your candidate before submitting!
SW Test Analyst
See details re the remote /ON SITE expectation
PLS NOTE: Currently the job will be remote for the remainder of the calendar year. Starting in January moving to 1 day a week in the office, February 2 days a week in office and then March 3 days a week in the office. Please make sure you discuss with your candidate before submitting!
This position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support the Quality Engineering Team performing manual and stress testing. This position will support testing needs for new and legacy system integration needs.
Core Job Responsibilities
Coordinate with development teams for testing activities including:
oRequirements gathering and reviews
oDevelop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met
oWrite and update (automated and manual) test scripts
oSecuring and maintaining repeatable test data
oAttend daily meetings with team members to discuss application progress
oAssist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessary
oCoordinate application deployments with development teams
oTest applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, procedures, and/or user stories
oFacilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activities
Creates and owns the development and maintenance of the test strategy/plan on projects of all sizes and complexities with minimal guidance.
Understands the individual components of the system and how they interact with one another.
Self starter that is able to anticipate the next steps in the design and development of the test strategy
Understand the boundaries of the system and validate the impact of various processes on the system produce desired results.
Communicate and document test results to involved parties Work with stakeholders to ensure applications are being developed as expected
Escalates issues and risks to project leadership in accordance with best practices
Work closely with developers and business analysts to ensure product requirements are met
Ensure quality assurance procedures meet with established development and testing standards
Ensure tasks identified in the master test and quality assurance plans are executed in accordance with defined standards
Maintain project documentation
Provides detailed communication that is both respectful and transparent with management and peers
Exhibits openness to others views
Works independently and/or with others while managing multiple assignments
Maintains study program to enhance QA skills and knowledge on new technologies.
Strong time management skills
When functioning as a lead QA Analyst on a project:
Ensures that the test strategy/plan is executed based on the design and within agreed upon timeframes.
Identifies and allocates tasks to the QA team on the project
Establishes standards and norms for the QA team on the project
Defines and ensures the quality, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables generated by the quality assurance team on the project
Ensures professional interactions of the QA team with key stakeholders
Manages the testing portion of the requirements traceability matrix
Assists analysts on team in completing tasks and resolving testing related issues
Partners with Project Manager to remove impediments to analysis team activities
Resolves conflicts between members of the analysis team and any other resource(s) or stakeholder(s) on the project
Facilitates and participates in peer reviews
Represents the QA team in project meetings
Reports on the status of analysis team activities to the project manager/coordinator and QA supervisor on a weekly basis
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required. Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix) Experience with Business workflow processes Required / Desired Amount of Experience Skilled in performing quality assurance and software testing processes and creating supporting deliverables Required 5 Years Skilled in conducting test planning, executing test cases and performing validation activities Required 5 Years Detail oriented thinker that can balance multiple testing efforts in a fast paced environment Required 5 Years Strong planning and organizational skills Required 5 Years Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with an openness to listen to all viewpoints Desired 5 Years Ability to analyze risks and properly identify steps to mitigate their impact to testing activities Required 5 Years Self-starter works with minimum direction and supervision in achieving desired results Required 5 Years Must be able to work in a collaborative environment or independently Required 5 Years Lead the development of manual and automated test scripts, and perform front and back end test validation activities Required 5 Years Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, automation and functional testing. Required 5 Years Strong knowledge of SQL database systems and techniques Required 5 Years Skilled in facilitating meetings and providing presentations to project teams Desired 2 Years Proficient in testing tools such as JMeter, Splunk and Ranorex Desired 2 Years Experience with Jira and Zephyr. Desired 1 Years
