QA Analyst

$104,000 - $104,000/Yr

Tech Army - Tallahassee, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tallahassee, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst role focuses on performance testing to ensure applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements, particularly those defined by Service-Level Agreements (SLAs). The position involves analyzing application functionality, defining test scenarios, executing performance tests, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system performance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the functionality and non-functional requirements (NFRs) of the application.
• Ensure that the application meets Service-Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Define test scenarios that evaluate the performance of key business functions.
• Certify that the application complies with the NFRs, including load, performance, and scalability.
• Identify the appropriate test environment and set up test data for realistic performance testing.
• Develop detailed performance test plans that include test objectives, scenarios, and a baseline for comparison.
• Execute performance tests according to the plan and analyze the test results.
• Generate performance analysis reports and conduct review sessions with stakeholders.
• Provide ad-hoc performance testing and assist with troubleshooting performance-related issues.
• Write and distribute risk assessments to anticipate potential performance issues.

Requirements

• A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of six years of experience with testing across multiple technology platforms, including web-based applications, web services, and .NET applications.
• Proficiency with Quick Test Professional (QTP) or Unified Functional Testing (UFT) for automation testing.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, including test plans, test cycles, and best practices.
• Excellent skills in debugging, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to translate business requirements into test scenarios and work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with source control tools like Team Foundation Server (TFS).
• In-depth understanding of various testing techniques and methodologies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance