Business Systems Test Analyst

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do. We see our people as individuals with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things.

Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

About the role

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We’re always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to implement value-driven tech solutions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and understands system test requirements, integrated testing activities, and results
• Provides user acceptance testing prior to full production deployments
• Defines the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used
• Liaises with the requirements gathering and software development teams
• Runs diagnostic and system testing and presents the information to the relevant stakeholders
• Interacts with and coordinates test validation, including post-production validation with stakeholders
• Provides a comprehensive approach to defect management (e.g., defect clustering, triaging, etc.)
• Understands various stages of system testing (e.g., performance, integration, regression, functional, etc.)
• Creates opportunities to increase efficiency, consistency, and value of testing
• Understands system environments to optimize testing strategies

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of experience

Qualifications

• 3+ years developing and analyzing the development of test plans, test scripts, and training manuals for distribution to system end-users for testing (preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field (preferred)
• Ability to write, modify, and interpret SQL and relational databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server) as part of test execution
• Experience in agile/communication tools (JIRA, Confluence), process visualization tools (Visio), and test management tools (qTest) (preferred)
• Proficiency in software testing, including functional and regression testing
• Experience in test techniques and programming
• Above-average planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Agile Scrum methodology and processes (strongly desired)
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer relationship skills, including strong listening skills

Benefits

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (prorated based on start date and varies by full/part-time status and management level)
• Planning for the Future: Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs, 529 educational savings assistance, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and access to a financial learning center and financial coach
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: Flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental, and vision; employee, spouse, and child life insurance; short- and long-term disability; pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions; Healthcare FSA; critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; and a total well-being program
• Building a Family: Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility assistance; paid parental and caregiver leave; Dependent Day Care FSA; back-up child and adult/elder care days; and childcare discounts
• Work-Life Integration: Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program, and other employee discount programs
• Other Compensations: Depending on the role, may include travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus, and/or equity

Pay

Base Pay Range: $55,000 – $95,000 USD. An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, scope and responsibilities, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.