Software QA Analyst

$93,600 - $104,000/Yr

Randstad - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Jacksonville, FL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Software QA Analyst is a critical role responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of software applications through the development and execution of manual functional tests. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional team members to deliver high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise-level software testing, particularly with web-based applications in a large-scale relational database environment. The role demands a keen attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to work effectively within a team to build relationships that facilitate collaboration and successful project delivery. In this position, the Software QA Analyst will create, modify, and execute manual functional test cases and test plans based on requirement and functional specifications. The analyst will also seek clarifications on requirements to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Documenting bugs or defects clearly and collaborating with development and other team members for retesting and defect closure is essential. Additionally, the analyst will provide concise status updates on assigned tasks and assist in maintaining test data in test environments to meet testing conditions. The role is suited for individuals who are self-motivated and capable of multitasking while setting priorities effectively. A strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile software delivery frameworks is required, along with proven communication skills to articulate testing results and collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Model ethical behavior and execute job responsibilities in accordance with core values, ethics, and information protection policies.
• Create, modify and execute manual functional test cases and test plans for applications with high quality as per requirement/functional specifications.
• Seek requirement clarifications to adequately cover test conditions.
• Clearly document bugs or defects with relevant information and collaborate with Dev and other team members in retesting and defect closure.
• Provide clear and concise status of assigned tasks for test reports covering the results of testing activities.
• Assist in creating/maintaining test data in test environments to satisfy the test conditions.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience in enterprise-level software testing with web-based applications in a large scale, relational database environment.
• 2 or more years of experience in implementing and using a variety of quality assurance methodologies.
• Knowledge of Waterfall and Agile software delivery frameworks.
• Proven interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a cross-functional team building relationships in order to collaborate and deliver working software.
• Service-oriented, self-motivated, with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Automation or Performance QA tools like QTP, Load Runner.
• Knowledge of API testing tools like Soap UI.
• Knowledge of database concepts including creating, modifying and executing SQL queries.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance industry.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program