Quality Analyst

Job Description:

Participates in the quality assurance processes performing tests on software applications under the test to identify isolate and help resolve issues. Initiates tests analyzes results and suggests different solutions to technical problems ensuring the quality of the end product meets business expectations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with different IT teams to assess performance and quality (real and perceived) of software products against specified exit criteria and standards
Design and execute test scenarios RTM test cases Develop and document application test plans based on software requirements and technical specifications
Write maintain and/or automate software testing
Identify analyze and document all defects programming errors (software bugs) and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications
Record and document results of test execution distributing the defect tracking report
Ensure compliance with general quality assurance best practices accepted industry standards and those standards set forth by upstream sources
Operate and maintain test environments and test data
Perform impact analysis and risk assessment
Tracks quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts
Suggests improvements in test planning and execution

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
MS Outlook
Defect Tracking System (any)
Experience with mostly used MS Office suites
Experience testing various software applications in in different platforms
Experience in environmental management
Good knowledge and understanding of Software Programming languages and Databases
Experience in Compatibility and nonUI based testing
Working knowledge of data integration
Good understanding of SDLC and various SDLC models

Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Experience writing manual test cases
Experience executing manual and automated test cases
Experience delivering test results
Ability to work with a team to test software and determine root causes of failures
Ability to create and execute a test plan
Ability to work independently and provide guidance to the junior team members