What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Analyst L2 ( 4169 ) position at Sharp Decisions?
A client of Sharp Decisions if looking for a QA Analyst. This role is HYBRID in Torrance, CA- a multi-year contract with no end date, W2 only.
Daily Task Performed:
• Analyze CAP bundles and classify RSECS into Enhancements, Regulatory, and Corrections; select the appropriate test method (SCRIPT, FFPP, or FFPP-possible).
• Determine client usage of impacted processes (homegrown vs. base code) and recommend whether changes are applied, commented, or excluded; define regression scope accordingly.
• Plan and execute tests when incoming fixes differ from client s prior implementation (not line-for-line).
• Author and run manual scripts (test plans) in Quality Center for AF batch and online components-covering calculations, error handling, cross-screen integrity, end-of-term scenarios, and interface impacts.
• Run FFPP by replaying a production days files through batch; reconcile output deltas to the applicable RSECS and document explanations.
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'
• Bachelors in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of mainframe QA/testing across batch, online, and interfaces in financial services, preferably automotive finance.
• Hands-on with CAP practices: RSECS analysis, QC/ALM script authoring, FFPP execution, and planning of test enhancements for homegrown modules.
• Proficiency in mainframe job control, batch scheduling, and data/file comparison tooling; familiarity with account servicing life cycle.
• Experience validating client custom/homegrown modules and minor enhancements alongside base changes.
Daily Task Performed:
• Analyze CAP bundles and classify RSECS into Enhancements, Regulatory, and Corrections; select the appropriate test method (SCRIPT, FFPP, or FFPP-possible).
• Determine client usage of impacted processes (homegrown vs. base code) and recommend whether changes are applied, commented, or excluded; define regression scope accordingly.
• Plan and execute tests when incoming fixes differ from client s prior implementation (not line-for-line).
• Author and run manual scripts (test plans) in Quality Center for AF batch and online components-covering calculations, error handling, cross-screen integrity, end-of-term scenarios, and interface impacts.
• Run FFPP by replaying a production days files through batch; reconcile output deltas to the applicable RSECS and document explanations.
Position Success Criteria (Desired) - 'WANTS'
• Bachelors in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of mainframe QA/testing across batch, online, and interfaces in financial services, preferably automotive finance.
• Hands-on with CAP practices: RSECS analysis, QC/ALM script authoring, FFPP execution, and planning of test enhancements for homegrown modules.
• Proficiency in mainframe job control, batch scheduling, and data/file comparison tooling; familiarity with account servicing life cycle.
• Experience validating client custom/homegrown modules and minor enhancements alongside base changes.