QA Analyst

QA Analyst

QA Analyst


Job Code: 9811
Location : SPRINGFIELD, MO 65809 US
Travel Involved: 0-10%
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Experienced
Education: Technical/Specialized Training
Category: Information Technology
Position Summary:

SUMMARY

Under moderate supervision, certifies and assures quality of new and existing products by executing test plans and scripts to verify that new or modified software programs function according to user requirements and conform to established guidelines. Communicates and coordinates results with impacted departments and tracks statistical information.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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Executes and creates test plans and clear, concise test scripts for new products or enhancements to existing products. Defines moderate level scenarios and variations in data to adequately perform testing.
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Schedules and performs appropriate testing; submits errors and issues to development for correction, and retests once errors have been corrected following established procedures. Reports test results and status as appropriate. Tracks defects and causal analysis to closure.
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Reviews and provides feedback on requirements, design, and scope documents.
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Interacts with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and development teams to identify and refine test requirements.
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Coordinates and performs basic testing projects from initiation through delivery. Ensures that testing projects are completed on schedule.
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May submit test plans and test reports for review and feedback.
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May create and maintain test libraries, databases, and test environments.
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May assist with any software changes for documentation update or correction.
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May serve as liaison between technical and non-technical departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
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May assist with alpha and beta testing; may prepare enhancement test plans used at beta site.
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May assist with education and training with regard to software enhancements and conveying corrections to other employees.
Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree preferred.
* Minimum of 18 months to three years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, or a related field; or
* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
* Successful candidate will have 2+ years of experience testing or supporting POD/item and image product(s) in the Windows platform
suite of products (Windows OS, SQL Server, .NET Framework, IIS, Virtual Server).
* Equivalent experience with an IBM Series I based product or products is also helpful.
* Ability to solve problems and adapt to a highly changing environment is necessary.
* Excellent communication skills within a group environment as well as one-on-oneand written communication skills required.
* Highly motivated, a self-starter who is able to work with little supervision in an agiledevelopment team environment.
* Developing professional expertise. Works on non-complex to moderately complex projects. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices.
* General knowledge of software development lifecycle.
* General knowledge of software testing lifecycles.
* General understanding of test design and testing methodologies.
* Able to perform the software quality certification function with accuracy and timeliness.
* Able to review system and functional requirements and extract information to use in preparing test plans and scripts.
* Able to meet aggressive deadlines and handle multiple projects.
* Able to use independent judgment to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload.
* Able to define moderate to complex test cases and scenarios.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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Typical office setting with environmentally controlled conditions.
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Able to work extended hours as business needs dictate.
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Occasional overnight travel may be required.
COMPANY CONFORMANCE STATEMENT
In performance of their respective responsibilities, all employees of Jack Henry and Associates are expected to:
* Complete quality work within deadlines.
* Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
* Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
* Communicate and coordinate work efforts with other employees, customers and suppliers.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Attend work regularly based on the assigned schedule.