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Job Details
Role:Quality Assurance Support Analyst
Duration:12 Months
Location:Hybrid
Duties:
Uses both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover the systems functionality and ensure every feature developed by the team is tested
Partners with development teams to identify key areas of risk in new solutions
Communicates detailed information on any defects found to development team and helps the IT Product Manager prioritize defects
Actively participates in agile ceremonies as needed to provide clarifications and problem solve with the team
Strives to automate and maintain comprehensive test suites with a continuous improvement mindset
Runs tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality
Knows the product vision and works closely with the Business Analyst and IT Product Manager to translate their vision into tests
Stays updated with industry best practices and standards on testing
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned
Required:
Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to quickly process complex information and communicate test results, issues, and recommendations clearly
Willingness to speak up and present contrarian views in team settings
Subject Matter Expertise:
Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science OR related experience in technical field
3 years of QA testing experience working with multiple platforms and testing techniques, including but not limited to manual acceptance testing, exploratory testing, and creative testing
Strong analytical skills able to analyze software systems to identify existing/potential issues
Experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as BDD, Selenium, and JavaScript
Ability to develop integration, performance, and load bearing tests
Agile Experience:
Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
Experience as a tester on cross-functional agile teams preferred.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
5 Years experience with Manual acceptance testing, Exploratory testing, and Creative testing: Required
5 Years experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as Selenium or similar automated testing tool: Required
5 Years experience with the Microsoft Office Suite: Required
4 Years strong experience testing using Agile Methodologies and participation in agile ceremonies: Required
4 Years experience running tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality: Required
4 Years experience collaborating with Development Teams: Required
4 Years experience with any Project Management tool such as MS DevOps or Jira: Required
4 Years experience with JavaScript: Required
Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science OR related experience in technical field: Required
Duration:12 Months
Location:Hybrid
Duties:
Uses both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover the systems functionality and ensure every feature developed by the team is tested
Partners with development teams to identify key areas of risk in new solutions
Communicates detailed information on any defects found to development team and helps the IT Product Manager prioritize defects
Actively participates in agile ceremonies as needed to provide clarifications and problem solve with the team
Strives to automate and maintain comprehensive test suites with a continuous improvement mindset
Runs tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality
Knows the product vision and works closely with the Business Analyst and IT Product Manager to translate their vision into tests
Stays updated with industry best practices and standards on testing
Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required
Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned
Required:
Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously, and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision
Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff
Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative, and customer-focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers
NJEDA utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is preferred
Communication:
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to quickly process complex information and communicate test results, issues, and recommendations clearly
Willingness to speak up and present contrarian views in team settings
Subject Matter Expertise:
Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science OR related experience in technical field
3 years of QA testing experience working with multiple platforms and testing techniques, including but not limited to manual acceptance testing, exploratory testing, and creative testing
Strong analytical skills able to analyze software systems to identify existing/potential issues
Experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as BDD, Selenium, and JavaScript
Ability to develop integration, performance, and load bearing tests
Agile Experience:
Strong understanding of agile methodologies.
Experience as a tester on cross-functional agile teams preferred.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience
5 Years experience with Manual acceptance testing, Exploratory testing, and Creative testing: Required
5 Years experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as Selenium or similar automated testing tool: Required
5 Years experience with the Microsoft Office Suite: Required
4 Years strong experience testing using Agile Methodologies and participation in agile ceremonies: Required
4 Years experience running tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality: Required
4 Years experience collaborating with Development Teams: Required
4 Years experience with any Project Management tool such as MS DevOps or Jira: Required
4 Years experience with JavaScript: Required
Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science OR related experience in technical field: Required
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