Software QA Analyst

Job Summary
The Software QA Analyst creates test deliverables and performs hands-on testing for internally developed or externally purchased products. Types of testing may include system, integration, regression or end-to-end testing. IT Testing Specialists deploy or execute job streams for creating test beds, design test scenarios, author test scripts, execute tests and track defects to certify that applications meet the approved system requirements. Working collaboratively with other IT staff to review and understand system requirements, and to design and review test strategies identifying resolutions for defects. Software QA Specialists are expected to demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and written communication skills to satisfy the main duties of this profession. Successful Testers are detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals who can work closely with teams of designers, engineers, and other related personnel while also being able to work independently as needed. They should display good judgment and be able decision-makers capable of exercising strong time management skills.

Essential Functions
 

• Creates a test approach, identifying scope of testing with risk-based approach for each feature or scope of work in a project effort identifying test environments, dependencies, constraints, prioritizing test cases and scheduling time for the testing. 
• Responsible for ensuring end to end testing methodology including all appropriate documentation and requirements. Ensures tests are accurate thorough and appropriately documented
• Sets up software and hardware in the test lab, per specs. Ensures test results are accurate, thorough and appropriately documented. 
• Communicates results and coordinates logistics to the Systems Analysts, Developers, and other key IT staff and leadership as appropriate. 
• Documents problems or results inconsistent with expected results.
• Performs quality assurance tests on all work and performs detailed analysis on all results.
• Certifies application for release to the next testing stage or to the production environment. Generates and distributes periodic status reports for testing. 
• Executes automated test scripts. 
• Writes/coordinates resolution of system defects. Ensures appropriate hand-offs and retesting. 
• May provide technical guidance to other IT Testing Specialists.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related work experience. Experience Details: In an IT related field, preferably in a development or testing environment. 
• Related Bachelor’s degree or additional related equivalent work experience In a computer-related field 
• Must have strong knowledge of SDLC and STLC 
• Strong knowledge of Testing concepts 
• Must be able to create and execute test cases 
• Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested 
• Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing 
• Experience with testing management tools such as: Automated; Selenium, Robotium, TestComplete, QTP, SoapUI, Visual Studio Test Pro, etc  Manual; Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Jenkins, TestLink, Mantis, Postman, Firbug, etc. 
• Ability to extract data utilizing moderately complex SQL queries 
• Ability to read various system input/output files; XML, Flat, 834, 835, etc. 
• Ability to execute automated test scripts as needed 
• Must have the ability to create unique test scenarios 
• Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language 
• Ability to read logical and physical data models and understand the relationship between various tables 
• Ability to clearly identify data needs and requirements for the respective test efforts

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Healthcare Domain experience or experience using Agile methodology 
 

General Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Jobs are sedentary if traversing activities are required only occasionally. 
 

Physical/Environmental Activities
Must be able to travel to multiple locations for work (i.e. travel to attend meetings, events, conferences). Occasionally 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to cultivating a work experience where everyone feels like they belong and can perform at their best in pursuit of our mission. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.