Job Description
Summary:
Responsible for implementing quality assurance programs and code, test, and verify the quality of automated applications to identify errors and solutions in the software.
Job Responsibilities:
• Work with QA Analysts and Developers to ensure that all aspects of the system have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality.
• Comply with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis.
• May coach, lead and mentor other team members.
• Provide testing management for ongoing projects and future initiatives.
• Deliver effective and efficient testing solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards.
• Analyze the testing needs and develop testing strategy and plans.
• Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures such as database impacts, software scenarios or usability.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance or completeness and/or to mitigate risks.
• Ensure application documentation is complete and maintained/ updated in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Skills:
• Strong knowledge of testing disciplines and methodologies.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Project management knowledge.
• People management skills.
• Analytical thinker, detailed oriented.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Lead, coach and influence others for results and good performance
Education/Experience:
• High School Degree and Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Relevant field is desirable or equivalent work experience required.
• Entry level to 3 years experience leading quality assurance projects/programs.
Comments
Position Title: IT - Quality Assurance Associate - Contractor
Position Location: 635 W Eleventh St Auburn, IN 46706-High Preference to be in house
Ability to work remote (If so, there will need additional approvals) : Hybrid 2-3 days in office
Acceptable time zone(s): EST
Days of the week: M-F
Working Hours (Flexible): 9:30-5:30 EST but can be slightly flexible
OT: no
Travel: no
Intended length of Assignment: 1yr
Reason for open position: We are adding QA resources so we can fully test all of our products/applications
Potential for Contract Extension: yes
Function of the Group: Mitigating Risk
Initiatives/Projects: Working directly with developers, testing weekly
Industry background: QA background
Team Dynamic: Team of Lead developer, Scrum Master, 2 developers, and QA
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work with QA Analysts and Developers to ensure that all aspects of the system have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality.
• Comply with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis.
• May coach, lead and mentor other team members.
• Provide testing management for ongoing projects and future initiatives.
• Deliver effective and efficient testing solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards.
• Analyze the testing needs and develop testing strategy and plans.
• Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures such as database impacts, software scenarios or usability.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance or completeness and/or to mitigate risks.
• Ensure application documentation is complete and maintained/ updated in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned
Must Have Technical Skills:
Able to infer from context rather than detailed instruction
Exploratory testing knowledge or Experience
Flex Skills/Nice to Have:
Prior QA experience
JIRA exp
Being able to read a technical document and be able to interpret to others
Soft Skills:
Education/Certifications: Technical degree a plus, but not required
Screening Questions:
1. Tell about a time where you broke something and had look up how to fix it, how did you handle the situation?
2. Describe a time when you had to make a decision without all the information you needed. How did you handle it?
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