What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Analyst position at WSN?
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to work in the COO Office of a large international Corporate and Investment Bank. Candidate plays a key role in supporting technology transformation in support of the franchise’s ambitious growth strategy.
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a driven, meticulous and skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our front-office team of project managers and business analysts to support delivery of a range of high-priority and high-visibility projects, working side-by-side with our development partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring our products meet the highest standards by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the SDLC. This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of QA processes, and a passion for delivering reliable, user-friendly products which meet the business needs.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop manual test plans and test cases, as well as automated test scripts to evaluate product quality
· Conduct functional and regression testing.
· Coordinate/conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in conjunction with Business Stakeholders.
· Collaborate with IT, Project Managers, and Business Stakeholders to fully understand requirements and specifications from a testability perspective.
· Analyze test results and prepare detailed test reports, including documenting issues encountered in the testing.
· Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, with clear and actionable feedback.
· Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring that all issues are properly remediated, and appropriately regression tested prior to production release.
· Participate in regular project meetings, providing feedback on testing timelines and priorities.
· Develop automated test suites with Selenium and potentially other automation tools to increase repeatability and efficiency.
· Remain up to date on testing tools, best practices, and industry trends for continuous improvement.
· Ensure strict adherence to established QA standards and methodologies throughout the entire development lifecycle.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS OR EXPERIENCE:
· BA degree preferred
· Minimum 5 years’ experience performing the kinds of Quality Assurance work described above
· Strong analytical and quantitative skills
· Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and SQL a plus
· Experience with Automated Testing and tools such as Selenium, Eclipse, Maven, Jenkins, Java
· Superior oral & written communication skills
· Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with limited supervision
· Strong drive, initiative, and motivation to excel; accuracy and attention to details in work product
· Experience supporting the implementation of technology systems or change management initiatives
· Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
A FEW PARTICULARS:
· Must be available to work on-site in the Manhattan office.
