Quality Assurance Analyst - Eagan, United States - Lucas James Talent Partners

Description

Quality Assurance Analyst Job Description

Job Summary:

At TempWorks, the Quality Assurance Analyst is a part of the Software Development Team. The QA Analyst is responsible for determining testing needs, documents test plans for the team's development efforts, and performs manual testing on a complex suite of products.

General Responsibilities:

• Perform analysis to determine testing needs and identify test coverage gaps within product functionality, performance, accessibility, UI, and security
• Work with the QA Engineer to identify gaps in automated testing coverage and test documentation
• Collaborate with QA staff and management to create and manage all testing artifacts (test cases, test plans, test suites, and product-wide regression testing documentation)
• Perform smoke tests and manual regression testing
• Document test cases and testing steps with detailed test goals, test steps, and expected outcomes
• Perform code reviews on automated tests to ensure they meet the documented testing requirements
• Design and document comprehensive test plans for large-scale projects
• Document and execute manual test cases and test scripts
• Report and document issues found with detailed replication steps, images/videos, logs, environment details, and expected results
• Collaborate with Product Manger and Scrum Master, advising and providing input on priorities for fixing issues to ensure continuous improvement to product quality
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and other development team members on testing strategies for the team's projects and activities
• Plan and mange usability testing efforts
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of Quality Assurance procedures and systems such as coded test scripts, tracking systems, and test management tools
• Must possess remarkable analytical skills
• Ability to work independently

Education and Experience:

• Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• One to three years of experience in Quality Assurance
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Ability to read and understand coded test scripts such as XML, SQL, JQuery
• Knowledge and experience with various hardware devices including desktops, laptops, and Android/iOS mobile devices
• Experience working within an agile issue tracking system such as Azura DevOps, JIRA, or others
• Experience using test management tools such as TestRail, Selenium, qTest, or others
• Organized with high attention to detail
• Able to work within a collaborative, agile, and fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times