QA Analyst - II

The Judge Group - Alpharetta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Alpharetta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Our client is currently seeking a QA Analyst - II to join their team. This position is open to candidates from various locations, with a preference for Alpharetta, GA, and Temple Terrace, FL. The working model is hybrid, meaning that while there are no strict in-office requirements, candidates should be prepared to come in at least once a month if needed. The QA Analyst will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications by developing and maintaining test scenarios and end-user test scripts. This role requires a thorough understanding of both manual and automated testing processes, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers regarding installation issues and software defects. The QA Analyst will be responsible for utilizing automation software and implementing best practices in automation. They will conduct comprehensive testing of software to ensure proper operations, document all problems, and work towards resolving them. Additionally, the analyst will create and execute regression testing, develop test plans, and perform builds of applications. Assembling and building software project plans will also be part of their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to various business systems and processes, as well as testing tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains test scenarios and end user test scripts to verify new functionality performs as designed and meets customer needs
• Utilizes automation software and implements automation best practices
• Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operations, documents all problems and works to resolve them
• Ensures software releases and documentation meet requirements, are installed correctly, and executed with quality
• Creates and executes regression testing, test plans, and performs the builds of applications
• Assembles and builds software project plans
• Communicates with customers (internal and external) regarding installation issues and software defects
• Performs quality assurance testing for applications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, preferably in Computer Information Systems or MIS
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a QA/UAT Analyst role
• Ability to maintain and run automation scripts
• Ability to balance technical skills with business savvy, transforming end-user requirements into system and end user test cases
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to various business systems and processes as well as testing tools and methodologies
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to work efficiently while meeting tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work creatively in a problem-solving environment and think outside the box to ensure thorough testing
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to take initiative in researching problems and proposing solutions
• Willingness to work flexible and/or extended hours to complete project tasks and coordinate migrations and/or calls with stakeholders in various time zones after hours