Senior QA Analyst

Mainz Brady Group - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakland, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior QA Analyst will play a pivotal role in supporting the Quality Assurance (QA) testing efforts within the organization, contributing significantly to our broader transformation towards a more agile operational framework. This position is essential for ensuring that our technology solutions align with business objectives and meet the highest standards of quality. The QA Analyst will be responsible for conducting thorough internal and external assessments to proactively identify potential issues and recommend improvements to our technology solutions. This proactive approach is crucial for enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of our IT infrastructure. In this role, the Senior QA Analyst will work cross-functionally with various teams to support process improvements and resolve problems that may arise during the testing phases. The individual will be tasked with creating and maintaining comprehensive Test Scenarios, Checklists, Test Cases, Test Data, and Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) to ensure full test coverage across all applications and platforms. The execution of end-to-end testing will be a key responsibility, requiring the analyst to collaborate effectively with near shore, remote, and global QA teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality of our technology solutions. This position demands a strong understanding of QA concepts, methodologies, and the use of test management tools. The Senior QA Analyst will be expected to leverage their experience in various database technologies and Agile development environments to enhance the testing process and deliver high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Performs internal and external assessments to proactively identify problems and ways to improve technology solutions to support business objectives.
• Works cross-functionally to support process improvements and problem resolutions.
• Create and maintain Test Scenarios, Checklists, Test Cases, Test Data and RTM and ensure full Test Coverage.
• Conduct execution of end-to-end testing across multiple applications/platforms.
• Flexible to work collaboratively with near shore, remote and global QA teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years in a QA role, 5+ years testing experience, iOS and Android preferred.
• Strong knowledge of QA concepts, methodologies, and test management tools (TestRails, BrowserStack).
• Good experience with multiple database technologies and concepts (DB2, Oracle, SQL Server).
• Experience within an Agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban).
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, as an advocate for technology solutions and collaboratively work with both internal and external teams.