Software Quality Assurance Analyst

• Responsible for the analysis of functional business and system requirements to develop test scenarios and test conditions (interface and back end systems and applications)

• Consult development and functional analysts in the creation and execution of test plans to ensure that new and revised systems meet defined user needs.

• Develop and execute manual and automated testing plans for software applications to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality standards

• Execute test plans using standard testing methods, tools and objectives. Document test plan results and report testing activity status to team lead

• Assist with creating documentation such as test plan management, use case, test scenarios. Evaluate, test and troubleshoot software repeatedly in order to detect errors, bugs and recommend bug fixes

• Work with Agile teams of developers, analysts, QA staff and business stakeholders to plan and execute automated tests.

• Identify opportunities to apply existing automation or other tools to meet testing needs

• Research and remain abreast on quality standards and best practices relevant to current and future initiatives and development work.

• Recommend and support development of implementation of process improvements to increase effectiveness and efficiency of Quality Assurance controls.

• Be involved with all technical activities within the Agile teams such as estimating, sprint planning, software development life cycle activities, testing, research, deployments and documentation creation

• Emphasize the collaboration and communication of both the development teams and IT to automate the process of software delivery

• Works well in a team environment with shared code; disciplined use of source control and process documentation.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of education, training or work experience

• Demonstrated strong troubleshooting, systematic, technical problem solving skills

• High attention to details, motivation and commitment to quality and customer service

• Ability to operate effectively and work under pressure in a fast paced environment

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate with different levels of stakeholders from different parts of the world

• Ability to report software problems (bugs, defects) in clear written form with reproducible steps

• Demonstrated ability to learn and quickly comprehend new concepts and technologies

• Understanding of all aspects of software development and implementation

• Ability to work in an Agile environment

• Willing to work outside of normal business hours as part of a global team and to travel as required

Experience

• 2-6 years experience working as a Quality Assurance analyst working in a team environment.

• 1-2 years of programming experience with object-oriented languages (Automation using Selenium, Java, Cucumber, BDD Framework )

• Experience and knowledge with MS SQL and database structure

• Automated testing scripting and load / performance testing

• Experience in the following technologies desirable:

• REST API testing using Postman or SoapUI

• Azure Storage, Active Directory, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Function Apps testing

• DevOps Test Professional

• TestComplete

• VSTS / DevOps

• Visual Studio Professional

• Experience with Agile methodologies and working in teams

Other Experience

Working knowledge and experience in the following technologies an asset:

• MS SharePoint online

• Microsoft PowerBI

• MS IoT

• Responsive Design, Mobile App Testing