Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst

About the Role:
As a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst, you will contribute significantly to the reliability and performance of our software products. Your role will involve more complex testing activities, a higher level of defect analysis, and active participation in enhancing our QA methodologies. You will be pivotal in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality.

Responsibilities:
Design, execute, and document complex test cases.
Perform in-depth root cause analysis of defects.
Develop and enhance test plans and test cases.
Conduct performance, load, and stress testing.
Automate repetitive test cases where applicable.
Assist in implementing and maintaining QA tools.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive testing.
Mentor junior QA team members.
Participate in code reviews from a QA perspective.
Propose and drive improvements in QA processes and standards.

Skills:
Advanced Test Case Execution: Comprehensive testing capabilities.
Root Cause Analysis: Thorough investigation of defects.
Test Automation: Familiarity with tools like Selenium or QTP.
Performance Testing: Understanding performance testing tools and methods.
Collaboration: Effective interaction with cross-functional teams.
Documentation: Advanced skills in preparing test documentation.
Bug Tracking: Detailed and efficient use of tracking systems.
Continuous Improvement: Proactive in enhancing QA processes.

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in primary technical job family and knowledge of related technical job families; has worked with a range of technologies
Has knowledge of best practices and aware of the competition and market differentiators
Solves complex technical problems; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
Works independently, receives minimal guidance; may lead projects or may have accountability for on-going activities
Impacts a range project activities within own team and other related teams; acts as a resource for colleagues
Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
Level at which career may stabilize for many years