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Position: Quality Assurance Analyst
Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid Role)
Contract
Depending on the project, the QA Analyst may work from business requirements to generate test cases, and in some cases will work with the end user and the technical team to define the appropriate test cases. Test cases are executed and documented with tickets opened to the appropriate technical team to resolve any issues discovered. With the normal process, QA sign-off is required for a product to be promoted to UAT with the business owner(s).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works on multiple projects/applications as a project team member. Considered a subject matter expert for several projects/applications. Works on projects of moderate to high complexity within one or more development environments. The Senior BA/QA's work with both software developers and business customers to ensure that the business needs are being met by the systems being built, changed, enhanced or purchased.
Develops formal test plans and test cases. This includes writing, maintaining and executing functional, regression, and integration test scripts based on requirements documentation. At times, may develop automation of test cases.
Identify procedures and scenarios for the quality control of products and services.
Process product reviews and inform the development team of defects and errors.
Communicate quantitative and qualitative findings from test results to the development team.
Creates, tracks, maintains and verifies defects via a defect management system.
Ensure that the final product satisfies the product requirements and meet end-user expectations.
Utilizes the following testing methods:
Exploratory.
Verification/Validation.
Regression.
Spot areas for improvement to enhance the product's efficiency.
Research the current market for similar products and compare results.
Participates in customer meetings as well as project team meetings.
Participates in project team meetings during multiple phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Communicates testing results to team members and stakeholders. Helps guide customer, maintain defect log and answer questions during User Acceptance Testing.
With minimal direction, selects and effectively uses tools that support test plans and test processes.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES
3 years demonstrated experience in providing QA testing for complex web solutions (web sites) manual and automated.
2 years demonstrated experience testing web solutions in an enterprise environment with external customers
2 years demonstrated experience testing web solutions in a Drupal 8/9/10 environment.
2 years' experience developing, updating and executing automated test scripts
2 years' experience with Selenium testing tools
2 years of manual regression testing experience
2 years' experience working with Jira and Confluence
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal, consultive and facilitation skills
Critical Analysis Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Technical Awareness of the project
Management and Leadership Skills
Keen attention to detail
AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems or proven equivalent work experience, AND three (3) years of systems analysis and/or business analysis experience, AND two (2) or more years' experience in: documentation, quality assurance, integration, and user acceptance testing OR 4 years demonstrated experience as a hands-on QA specialist.
Preferred Qualifications:
(Preference will be given to candidates who, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience):
Advanced level experience in software development methodologies, like Agile, Scrum and Waterfall
Experience working in state government
Lorven technologies
