Software Tester/ QA Analyst - Mechanicsville, United States - Nn Tech Llc

Description

ABOUT THE ROLEThis position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support our client's Quality Engineering Team performing manual testing.

This position will support testing needs for the migration of our client's licensing system to a SaaS environment. This will encompass the execution of our entire regression portfolio in the new environment.

Core Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with development teams for testing activities including:

o Requirements analyzation and reviewo Execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are meto Write and update (manual) test scriptso Securing and maintaining repeatable test datao Attend daily meetings with team members to discuss progresso Assist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessaryo Coordinate application deployments with development teamso Test applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, test cases, procedures, and/or user storieso Facilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activitiesCreates 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 strategyUnderstand 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 and work with stakeholders to ensure applications are being developed as expectedEscalates issues and risks to project leadership in accordance with best practicesWork closely with developers and business analysts to ensure product requirements are metEnsure quality assurance procedures meet our client's established development and testing standardsEnsure tasks identified in the master test and quality assurance plans are executed in accordance with defined standardsMaintain project documentationProvides detailed communication that is both respectful and transparent with management and peersExhibits openness to others viewsWorks independently and/or with others while managing multiple assignmentsMaintains study program to enhance QA skills and knowledge on new technologies.

Strong time management skillsWhen 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 projectEstablishes standards and norms for the QA team on the projectDefines and ensures the quality, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables generated by the quality assurance team on the projectEnsures professional interactions of the QA team with key stakeholdersManages the testing portion of the requirements traceability matrixAssists analysts on team in completing tasks and resolving testing related issuesPartners with Project Manager to remove impediments to analysis team activitiesResolves conflicts between members of the analysis team and any other resource(s) or stakeholder(s) on the projectFacilitates and participates in peer reviewsRepresents the QA team in project meetingsReports on the status of analysis team activities to the project manager/coordinator and QA supervisor on a weekly basisRequired Education, Experience, Licensure, and CertificationBachelor's Degree from a college or university with course work in information systems or computerscience; from a community college or equivalent with course work in information systems or computerprogramming; or with acceptable work experience in information systems.

Certification in QualityAssurance Software Testing (CTFL, etc), preferred.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesKnowledge:
Extensive knowledge of software testing and maintains documented quality assurance processes. Knowledge of industry web and client server testing best practices and quality assurance methodologies. Knowledge of the Rational Unified Process, Software Engineering Institutes (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMi), and ISO standards. Strong knowledge of SQL database systems andtechniques. Knowledge of fundamental quality assurance concepts, practices, and procedures of particularfield of specialization. Experience with Jira and Zephyr. Experience with Microsoft Office.

Variety of testing experiences such as:
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