What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Analyst position at 5 Star Recruitment?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description :
The QA Analyst candidate will work closely with product owners, developer and project managers to define and prioritize testing requirements; communicates test results and status reports in an agile environment.
The candidate will add value to the team by validating the web applications and backend systems meet requirements and design specifications.
Responsibilities :
Review functional business requirements and design specifications to ensure understanding of deliverables such as test strategy, test plans and test cases.
Develop, document and maintain test cases and other test artifacts like test data, test scripts.
Execute and evaluate manual or automated test cases and report test results.
Publish and communicate test results and test plan statuses using established processes.
Isolate, replicate and report defects and verify defect fixes.
Work closely / collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Dev, Management, Operations).
Participate in all aspects of functional, regression, user acceptance and load testing.
Provide estimates for test efforts.
Coordinate with Network Services team to ensure required test platforms are available.
Identify quality issues per defined process and escalate potential quality issues.
Participate in software design discussions, reviews and test strategy sessions.
Qualifications Required :
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
5 years of relevant QA technical experience with functional testing, regression testing and integration testing.
Test Automation practices and tools, such as Selenium, ReadyAPI, and JMeter
Experience with SQL Server databases and T-SQL database query language
Experience in Microsoft Azure DevOps Test Plans
Experience in Team Foundation Server (TFS) or Azure DevOps
Experience working in Agile SCRUM methodology
Qualifications Preferred :
Experience in the education industry is preferred.
Ability to effectively collaborate with developers and business experts.
Ability to work as part of a self-directed team, in which tasks are determined daily in coordination with co-workers, rather than being assigned.
Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment.
Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements and needs.
Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly.
Proven strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong aspiration to learn new technologies.
Ability to query SQL Server databases and T-SQL database.
US Citizens or Green Card holders are required for this role Must Have :
Education / Experience :
Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience.
5 years of QA experience with functional , regression , and integration testing .
Technical Skills :
Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium , ReadyAPI , and JMeter .
Strong knowledge and experience in querying SQL Server databases using T-SQL .
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps Test Plans or Team Foundation Server (TFS) .
Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodology and workflows.
Testing and Collaboration :
Demonstrated ability to create and execute test strategies, plans, and cases.
Experience isolating, replicating, and reporting software defects, as well as verifying fixes.
Strong communication skills for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams (developers, management, product owners).
Work Environment : Must be based in Phoenix, AZ and able to work in-office up to five days a week as business needs dictate.
Background Check : Willingness to undergo a standard 7-year background check.
Nice to Have :
Industry-Specific Knowledge : Previous experience in the education industry .
Collaboration and Work Style : Proven ability to work as part of a self-directed team where tasks are planned daily in coordination with co-workers. Capability to handle multiple projects and shift priorities quickly when needed.
Soft Skills :
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
Effective communication with stakeholders across various levels of the organization, including senior leadership.
Ability to respectfully question ideas and offer alternative solutions in support of business goals.
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