SOFTWARE Quality Assurance Analyst

Overview:

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the quality assurance and testing of processes and software for the CLARIFIRE® application. They will verify that programs function according to specifications and standards, by developing software test plans and cases, procedures, and validation summary reports. Responsible for identifying, documenting, and following-through to resolve any software defects identified during all testing phases.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Quickly build knowledge and proficiency in Clarifire's products and services.
• Perform smoke, baseline and client specific testing.
• Write, revise, and verify test plans / strategies, test scenarios, test cases and test results for program design and product evaluation.
• Review new or modified programs, including Software Requirements Specifications, Use Cases, Functional Design Documents and Process Maps, to determine if program will perform according to requirements and conform to guidelines.
• Maintain QA standards for user applications and proposes modifications for conformance to standards.
• Identify defects and maintain defects log for functional testing areas and/or overall project area.
• Maintain metrics on test case planning and execution.
• Work with Client Testing teams to set up test scenarios or test data to identify and correct program defects during UAT phase.
• Work closely with project team members (QA Lead, PM, BA, DEV, DBA) on maintaining schedules and reporting progress / results of QA effort.
• Work with team lead to schedule reviews on internally-developed test scenarios, test cases and test results.
• Identify potential impacts of problems and help solve testing team issues.

Qualifications:

• Well organized work habits with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the determination to learn and grow.
• Exceptional at working collaboratively with teams in various disciplines within the IT organization.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years in Software Quality Assurance / Software Testing.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with basics of SQL statements / queries.
• Experience with test management tools/packages: MS Test Manager (preferred), Team Foundation Server, HP Quality Center, and Micro Focus.
• Working knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies / test frameworks.
• Work schedule flexibility is required and includes periodic overtime, evenings and weekends.