Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Job Summary:

At Temp Works, the Quality Assurance Analyst is a part of the Software Development Team. The QA Analyst is responsible for determining testing needs, documenting test plans for the team’s development efforts, and performing manual testing on a complex suite of products.

• Design and develop test cases independently with detailed test goals, test steps, and expected outcomes
• Determine testing approach and identify test coverage gaps within product functionality, performance, accessibility, UI, and security
• Operate as sole quality representative for agile scrum team(s)
• Participate in backlog refinement and all scrum ceremonies
• Prioritize, plan, and identify testing needs to ensure continuous improvement to product quality; collaborate with project team as appropriate
• Create comprehensive test data covering all test scenarios and configurations identified during planning efforts
• Develop database queries in order to validate expected results of test cases
• Execute manual test cases and test scripts to verify functionality is meeting business requirements
• Consult with QA staff and management to create and manage all testing artifacts (test cases, test plans, test suites, and product-wide regression testing documentation)
• Perform smoke tests and manual regression testing
• Partner with the QA Engineer to identify gaps in automated testing coverage and test documentation
• Perform code reviews on automated tests to ensure they meet the documented testing requirements
• Design and document comprehensive test plans for large-scale projects
• Report and document issues found with detailed replication steps, images/videos, logs, environment details, and expected outcomes
• Advise QA management on production release decisions
• Consult with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and other development team members on testing strategies for the team’s initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software

· Excellent organization skills and attention to detail

· Understanding of Quality Assurance procedures and systems such as coded test scripts, tracking systems, and test management tools

· Must possess remarkable analytical skills

· Ability to work independently

· Associates degree required;
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

· 2+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, or similar experience

· Understanding of software development lifecycle

· Ability to read and understand coded test scripts such as XML, SQL, JQuery

· Knowledge and experience with various hardware devices including desktops, laptops, and Android/iOS mobile devices

· Experience working within an agile issue tracking system such as Azura Dev Ops, JIRA, or others

· Experience using test management tools such as Test Rail, Selenium, qTest, or others

· Organized with high attention to detail

· Able to work within a collaborative, agile, and fast-paced environment

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times

The pay range for this role is: $48,000 - $68,000.

Temp Works Software offers a comprehensive benefits package and provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in various benefit programs, subject to applicable waiting periods. This includes the following:

• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Medical Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contribution
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid and Unpaid Leave of Absences

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster
• “Know Your Rights:
  Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster

Temp Works Software does not participate in E-Verify.