Sr. Software QA Analyst

Senior Software QA Analyst

Location:

Denver, CO

Company:
The GEO Group, Inc.

Salary: $75,000 – $90,000

Employment type:

Full time

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior

Job functions:

Quality Assurance

Industries:
Security and Investigations

The GEO Group is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

• Typical office environment
• Some work in a computer‑testing lab with cold temperatures and high noise levels from hardware alarms
• Requires reaching with hands and arms and using hands to finger, handle or feel to move computers and testing equipment
• Requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling or crouching to move computers and testing equipment

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in software quality assurance testing
• At least one (1) year experience working with Agile Software Development and automation tools
• United States citizenship required
• Must receive client’s approval to work on contract and live in the United States for at least 3 of the last 5 years (military and study abroad accepted)
• Proficient with creating and executing Microsoft SQL queries and in-depth knowledge of relational database, SQL and web technologies
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and MS Windows 2000 or higher
• At least one (1) year experience with automated testing, including load and performance testing. UFT/QTP experience preferred
• Working knowledge of testing disciplines and tasks and automated test tools
• In-depth understanding of web‑based testing products
• Extensive knowledge of testing methodologies and software development lifecycle
• Experience leading a team comprised of members with varying experience, effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels, both written and verbal
• Excellent analytical skills and commitment to continuous testing improvement
• Good time management skills
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution, and maintain confidentiality regarding data stored in operational databases
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software used by the department

• Lead, guide and monitor QA test activities to meet project objectives and verify implementation of business requirements
• Assist QA team members in analyzing deliverables to ensure proper test coverage
• Serve as primary contact/resource regarding functional and technical system issues for QA team, management and other departments as appropriate
• Work closely with QA Automation Engineer to ensure QA automation is implemented and maintained across projects
• Collaborate with Dev Ops to ensure automation and monitoring at all steps of the development cycle
• Develop and execute test plans and test cases for new products and releases; ensure system and business requirements are met
• Review work agreements to verify scope and type of testing based on requirements documentation; ensure all requirements have been reviewed and met
• Manage product defects; re‑test and confirm defects reported as fixed
  
  Attend functional and design meetings to provide QA guidance and estimate effort on test activities
• Create test strategies for major initiatives, identifying test approach, methods, necessary resources and environment needs
• Identify training needs or knowledge gaps for test resources and create a plan to address them
• Facilitate knowledge transfers and sharing of testing efforts across the QA team
• Support team members by working with necessary departments to remove technical or business hurdles
• Maintain current knowledge of various QA testing technologies available in the market and proactively recommend improvements to internal test processes
• Update project manager regularly about the progress of testing activities
• Perform other duties as assigned