The QA Associate Analyst will work in collaboration with the development team to ensure DFPS business needs are reflected in the quality and usability of software code that is developed and deployed. The analyst position will mitigate timeline and accuracy risks associated with software coding changes by discovering defects in software code prior to its release to internal and external customers. Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and both written and verbal communications skills with software testing experience are necessary. Software testing will involve working with the IT project team as well as program staff at DFPS.
Specific job duties may include: .
- Developing and maintaining test cases for integration, data conversion and system testing.
- Developing, maintaining, and upgrading manual test scripts.
- Reviewing, analyzing and executing manual test cases within HP ALM/JIRA.
- Working with project Business Analyst to correctly interpret business processes and requirements.
- Working with QA Lead to determine assignments and deadlines.
- Creating, maintaining and testing of application defects within HP ALM/JIRA.
- Use of the complete MS Office suite.
- Other duties as assigned.
I. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Years Required/Preferred Experience
8 Required Experience testing all aspects of web-based app locations; UI, database, batch, web service
8 Required Experience in formulating test scenarios, creating detailed test cases, and performing manual application testing within a complex software environment
5 Required Ability to work in a team environment and interact with a diverse level of staff to exchange and/or extract information
5 Required Experience developing, maintaining, and upgrading test cases using HP ALM/JIRA
5 Required Experience creating and maintaining defects using HP ALM/JIRA
5 Required Experience with MS Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, etc.)
5 Required Experience setting up test data using SQL and P L/SQL
2 Required Experience testing data conversions
1 Required Experience testing web services and batch proc esses using various toolsets
3 Preferred Working knowledge of browser testing tools
3 Preferred Working knowledge of SharePoint
1 Preferred Working knowledge of Test Automation (Selenium, LoadRunner, Accessibility testing) and the ability to troubleshoot integrations with HP ALM/JIRA
1 Preferred Experience testing within Salesforce application
1 Preferred Working knowledge of accessibility testing tools such as JAWS, Wave, CCA, etc.
