Federal Reserve Bank - Boston, MA
posted 5 months ago
As a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Technical Analyst specializing in Automation and Cloud technologies at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of multiple applications. This position is integral to the Quality Assurance Unit, where you will provide both technical and analytical support for existing and new applications. Your primary responsibilities will include analyzing manual test scenarios to identify candidates for automation, developing and maintaining automated tests, and executing these tests to identify defects in the applications being tested. In addition to test automation, you will be tasked with developing innovative technical solutions to enhance manual testing processes. You will support your team members in the installation, configuration, and ongoing use of automated testing tools, ensuring that all team members are equipped to utilize these tools effectively. Documentation is a key aspect of this role; you will create and maintain comprehensive documentation regarding automated testing solutions and their technical configurations. Your role will also involve assisting with the implementation and support of multiple applications from both user and technical perspectives. You will coordinate cross-functional and cross-platform test strategies, participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development life cycle, and develop and communicate technical policies, procedures, and strategies. As a liaison between the Quality Assurance and Development Units, you will assist programmers in ensuring that design specifications are met from a user perspective. This position requires a strong foundation in technology, typically acquired through a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience, particularly in automation testing, API testing, Java, and Cloud technologies.