Junior Quality Assurance Analyst – IT

Description

At Asurint, we’re building a leading information-based technology company in Cleveland, Ohio. Asurint is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing innovation, flexibility and personal ownership to background screening – all while addressing the changing regulatory landscape. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the positive onboarding experience of their employees. We are succeeding because they succeed. 

Summary

The Junior Quality Assurance Analyst – IT is responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications or systems by designing and executing manual and exploratory test cases for a software delivery team in accordance with Asurint’s software test strategy.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the development team to understand project requirements and designs testing plans and strategies accordingly. Identifies testing objectives and test scope; defines test scenarios and test cases.
• Performs various types of tests, including functional, regression, integration and performance testing to identify defects or issues in the software. Executes test cases, records results, documents any identified bugs or anomalies.
• Documents and reports identified defects or issues in a bug-tracking system, provides detailed information on steps to reproduce expected results and actual results. May also collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve these issues.
• Creates and maintains test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Ensures accurate and proper documentation of the testing process; facilitates knowledge sharing for future reference.
• Analyzes test results and provides feedback to the development team and stakeholders regarding the quality and performance of the software. May collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues and suggest improvements.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives, suggests ways to enhance the overall quality assurance process, and identifies opportunities to automate testing processes for increased efficiency.
• Seeks opportunities to learn from senior team members, participates in training programs, and gains hands-on experience in various testing methodologies and tools used in the industry.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Experience with software quality assurance processes and tools is required.
• Experience with issue tracking software like Jira is required.
• Experience with software development life cycle (SDLC) is required.
• Experience with environments embracing BDD and TDD is preferred.
• Experience working on teams delivering software products in an Agile environment that practices continuous integration and continuous delivery is preferred.
• Experience with relational data stores such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL is preferred.
• Experience with CI/CD concepts is preferred.
• Experience with the legal/court system is preferred.
• Experience with background screening is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. Relevant business management systems such as general ledger, HRIS, CRM, etc. is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field is required.
• Certifications or licensure: Driver’s license and ability to maintain a driving record that is satisfactory to the company’s liability insurance carrier is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 to 2 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

Working Conditions

• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, including the need for general safe workplace practices with office equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.
• This position is performed remotely within the United States or in an office setting in the Cleveland, Ohio headquarters, although off-site meetings in various settings may occur.
• Inside Asurint’s office environment, the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.
• In a remote setting, the employee is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, for arranging the off-site workspace in an ergonomically sound manner, and for maintaining standard Internet speeds in order to work effectively.   
• In a remote setting, the employee is required to ensure that all equipment and records that are the property of Asurint but have been relocated to the off-site workplace, are maintained in a safe and secure manner and are used only for business purposes. 
• The schedule is generally normal Eastern Time Zone business hours (unless otherwise communicated based on position or working location), although the employee may be required to perform work, attend meetings and events before or after normal workings hours, and occasionally on weekends and evenings. 
• Some travel by personal automobile and a valid driver’s license is required. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to lift light objects (less than 20 pounds) and carry them short distances (20 feet or less) is required.
• The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, including the need for general safe workplace practices with office equipment and computers, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations.

Benefits

In exchange for your unique abilities, perspectives and teamwork, Asurint offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package -- with options you can select according to your needs -- which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision effective first day of employment
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off 
• 10 company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Paid Bereavement
• Pet Bereavement
• Pet Insurance
• Volunteer time off
• Telecommuting Stipend
• Professional development programs
• Short-term disability
• Company-paid long-term disability 
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending/health savings accounts
• Employee referral bonus

*Asurint is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.