What You'll Do

• Performs and leads tests of software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects.
• May create test data for applications.
• Documents and works to resolve all complex problems.
• Reports progress on problem resolution to management.
• Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations.
• Acts as information resource about assigned areas to technical writers and other Quality Assurance Analysts.
• Performs complex work flow analysis and recommends quality improvements.
• Write, revise, and verify the quality standards and test procedures for program design and product evaluation.
• May review new or modified programs, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if the program (a) performs according to the user request; and (b) conforms to guidelines.
• Sets up tests at the request of users to locate and correct program operating errors following the installation of programs.
• Assists the Programmers and business units in developing application test plans and verifies that applications and programs have been tested according to plan.
• May assist business unit in verifying that applications provided the agreed upon functionality
• May develop automated scripts for regression, load, and performance testing.
• Trains software program users.
• Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

What You'll Bring

• BS Degree in an IT or business field or equivalent work experience
• At least 4 years of directly related experience
• Strong proficiency with PC Windows and mainframe CICS user environments.
• Working knowledge of quality assurance and acceptance testing methodologies and/or training.
• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Maintain the perspective of the end-user to ensure that the software will function optimally in the business process environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be anticipatory of customer needs, market conditions, and changes in the business climate.
• Understand the concepts of, and be able to apply projects, structured testing and development methodologies.
• Working knowledge and tradeoffs of different software development processes and models such as Agile, XP, Scrum, Spiral, and Waterfall.
• Implement reliable automated test scripts by providing adequate test coverage for the breadth and depth of features and functions.
• Generate suitable test data that validate the critical requirements and business rules of the application under test to expose regressive defects.
• Basic knowledge of test case design techniques such as all-pairs, equivalence partitioning, and boundary value analysis.
• Recognize that testing is a mission-critical activity throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Passionate about sharing technical expertise with teammates and make a genuine effort to improve their product knowledge.
• Collaborate closely with offshore QA Analysts and software development teams.

Salary Range:

$73,678 - 143,022

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number a factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.