Quality Assurance Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough and accurate testing of client/server and web-based applications.
• Document software defects in the issue-tracking system and proactively communicate with software developers.
• Validate all written documentation for assignments for accuracy and completion.
• Validate software releases of basic complexity prior to distribution.
• Execute on automated test scripts and evaluate.
• Create and maintain test plans and test cases of typically basic complexity for all testing assignments.
• Adhere to and assist in the development of standards and procedures.
• Assist with reviewing and editing test case scripts and writing queries.
• Assist with documenting and executing black box, exploratory/heuristic, end-to-end, and any other testing approaches necessary to ensure effective product test coverage.
• Assist in the identification of new procedures, methods and/or tools to improve the efficiency of the QA process.
• Assist in the design and requirements for new products.
• Provide analysis and consulting support for development and support employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Sciences, Management Information Science, or Business. Equivalent work experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Prior experience in software quality assurance required; Tyler software or related experience helpful.
• Solid analytical and problem solving skills involving sound decision making and effective resolutions.
• Solid understanding of QA testing methodologies and practices preferred.
• Familiarity with basic coding and/or scripting is required.
• Full software development lifecycle familiarity is strongly preferred.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills involving the ability to manage multiple work streams effectively.
• Strong time management skills with proven track record of delivering successful results.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills involving the ability to communicate verbally and in writing technical and non-technical information.
• Firm knowledge and experience with relational databases including solid knowledge and understanding of SQL and query writing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate in a team.
• Ability to maintain a test environment effectively with regards to products, tools, data and related aspects.
• Ability to be effective in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.