Implements quality assurance & testing best practices

Conducts Code and Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Scenario Testing, and User Acceptance Testing

Assists in creating and executing test cases, test scripts and test criteria to validate all business requirements and interfaces

Ensures documentation of testing results are maintained and developed in accordance with requirements

Actively participates in strategic initiatives to ensure the proper quality assurance and testing process are implemented at the appropriate stages

Actively participates in industry communities to continuously expand upon knowledge and improve the standards and awareness of the companys testing & development practices

Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Quality Assurance & Testing Analyst?

Required:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, STEM or a related field and experience in areas such as Quality Assurance, Development or Project Management with combination of QA/Testing experience. In lieu of a Bachelors degree, candidates with an Associates degree in the aforementioned fields and at least 3+ years of related professional QA/testing experience or a high school diploma or equivalency degree and 5+ years of related professional QA/testing experience will be considered.

Excellent organization, multitasking, prioritization, and deadline management skills

Proficiency in MS Excel and resolution tracking

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels.

Experience with test management tools

Experience creating test cases

Ability to execute Functional, Regression and User Acceptance Testing.

Strong leadership, negotiation and consultative skills at a cross-functional level; ability to drive others to deliver results on schedule

Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead projects and/ or project teams

Valid drivers license

Preferred:

Knowledge with the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Experience with JIRA test management tools, Jira, ALM v1 or equivalent

Experience with Automation testing

Experience with the definition, training, implementation, continuous improvement, and ongoing mentorship of Quality Assurance & Testing best practices

Experience preparing test plan documents

Experience with Continuous Delivery and Agile principles.

Experience in estimating techniques and Quality reviews

Experience in Energy & Utilities or services industry

Experience in a regulated and/or co-sourced environment

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Quality Assurance & Testing Analyst