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QA Analyst/Tester

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Job Description

Quality Assurance Analyst/Software Tester

Montgomery AL (Onsite from day 1)

6+ Months contract to Hire

In-person Interview – Must Have

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design, execute, and debug test plans of software applications based on business requirements and technical specifications.
  • Review project requirements and develop appropriate test cases to validate all project requirements are met and produce the expected results.
  • Detect and identify web-based configuration/workflow failures so that issues are discovered, documented, corrected, and retested.
  • Evaluate software ease of usability and error handling procedures.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  • Document test results and generate historical analysis of applications’ capabilities and functionality.
  • Document configuration anomalies and defects in an issue tracking database.
  • Participate in application planning/design meetings.
  • Provide application instructions for users.

 

Skills Required

  • Software Testing Test Case Development Detect and identify web-based software failures
  • Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Defect Tracking and Test Case Management
  • Interpret process diagrams (Business Process Workflow diagrams)
  • Communication skills, both verbally and in writing Collaboration
  • skills in a cross-functional teams
  • Keen attention to detail and processes
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Listening and interpersonal skills
  • Highly self-motivated, responsible, and cooperative
  • Proficient in Microsoft software, service desk ticket management, and communication tools

 

Skills Preferred

  • Ability to quickly learn a new system and adapt to change
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
  • Knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
  • Knowledge of software development, project management, requirement gathering lifecycles
  • Creative thinker and able to provide unbiased reporting (good and bad results)

 

Experience Required

3 years of experience with the following:

• Performing software testing

• Creating test cases

• Web-based software/application testing

• Requirements traceability

• Microsoft Windows PC and web browser testing environment

 

Experience Preferred

5+ years of software testing experience.

 

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar. (Equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)

 

Education Preferred

• Professional training on IT processes including but not limited to business analysis, software development, and project management • Certifications are encouraged and welcomed, but not required.