Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Purpose

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain test cases for new and existing application features
• Report bugs, help manage the bug triage process and ensure all issues are handled efficiently
• Provide timely status updates and assist the team in making decisions about release readiness
• Participate in all aspects of a full-lifecycle development methodology, and related quality concepts and processes
• Perform troubleshooting software / hardware configuration problems
• Exposed to automation test execution and automation test script maintenance
• Identify and resolve escalations with emphasis on root cause analysis
• Mentor junior level QA analysts
• Communicate plans and status efficiently and help to ensure team is on track for all testing efforts

Knowledge and Experience

• Computer Science or related degree
• 7+ years experience in reviewing product requirements and design, creating test plans, and testing distributed web based applications
• 5+ years Web-based GUI testing for Java/J2EE applications using data driven test methodologies
• 5+ years experience using ALM or similar tools
• 2+ years experience programming in Java
• 3+ years experience using Ready API, Postman or similar tools
• 2+ years experience in a senior role
• Experience/exposure with FIXML/XML testing
• Experience working in UNIX/Linux and SQL/Oracle environments
• Comfortable with test automation execution and maintenance
• Solid understanding of Agile/SCRUM methodologies a plus
• Ability to work independently and productively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, technical, and troubleshooting skills
• Track record of completing assignments on time with a high degree of quality
• Ability to set priorities and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and decision making ability