QA Analyst - (US-NY-albany - 12288)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
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Linium is a supplemental staffing & professional placement firm headquartered in Albany, NY. We recruit for positions ranging from entry level to upper management for leading employers throughout the Northeast. With over 15 years of Human Resources and Staffing experience, we provide our clients with customized recruitment solutions & find top talent to fill their needs.

We have been retained by our client, in their search for a QA Analyst, this is a full time permanent opportunity! Located Clifton Park, NY. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

We are open to a candidates with their bachelor’s degree, must have experience in databases with a strong desire to be in a QA function.

Ideal candidate will be a self starter with a high sense of urgency. This position is for a great company with opportunity for growth and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities:
• Create and execute manual test documentation such as test plans, strategies, scripts, and metrics utilizing all testing methods.
• Maintain all test documentation (test plans, strategies, scripts, etc.).
• Accurately document, and prioritize defects and guarantee that defects are addressed within the development lifecycle of major releases and service packs.
• Clearly communicate testing status of projects/defects to Quality Assurance Manager, and Quality Assurance Team Lead.
• Participate in the review of the business and functional requirements ensuring clarity, completeness, usability, security, and optimal performance.
• Assist in the creation of test data.
• Participates in the client software release process
• Participates in and contributes to, weekly quality assurance status meetings
• Participates in the business logic specification process
• Participates in the on-going development of standard operating procedures and policies
Required Experience/Education:
• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field
• Minimum of one year of hands-on testing experience on an Internet and web application, and writing test documentation.
• General understanding of software quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Base understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to prioritize and work on numerous projects simultaneously.
• Experience with testing tools, defect tracking, and reporting of defects.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office and other business related software.
• Experience with SQL databases and Access preferred
• Knowledge of GIS software ideal
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to company values.
LINIUM partners with only the best companies to provide professionals with excellent opportunities offering great work environments, strong compensation, benefits, and a career path with the chance to work with top professionals in the field.

LINIUM is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, please send your resume to Nicole Hopkins, Recruiting Supervisor
Phone: 518-689-3131
Fax: 518-689-4882
Email: Nicole.hopkins@linium.com

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