In an Agile environment, the Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II is responsible for assisting the testing team with the preparation of various test plans and the testing of new and existing software, ensuring company guidelines and standards are met. This position also performs maintenance and creates bug fixes where possible.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Technical Testing & Monitoring – 60%
Responsible for mapping of test cases to business requirements and functional designs.
Responsible for the creation of testing artifacts including but not limited to test cases, test scripts, test conditions, and expected test results.
Ensures high quality and accuracy is maintained through to software release
Executes various testing types such as regression, isolated, exploratory, functional, end to end, API and performance testing
Execute and provide test results and summary reports for each test iteration and cycle
Coordinate and lead cross team testing efforts
Technical Maintenance and Leadership – 20%
Develop and maintain automated tests using test automation tools following best practices
Identifies software defects and testing gaps; ensures bugs and defects are fixed
Analyzing business, technical, and functional needs, and requirements
Provides guidance to QA Analyst I, and II, associates plus Senior QA Analyst I without being asked
Document any unexpected anomalies or defects identified in testing with instruction of steps to recreate each issue
Working collaboratively to review and understand system requirements, and to design and review test strategies identifying resolutions for defects
Help develop and implement policies and procedures throughout the process of software development
Experience in working with different Salesforce instances
Agile Practices – 20%
Follows Agile best practices and effectively participates in scrum ceremonies
Provides feedback to the development team and ensures the work is carried out in accordance with the schedule and the quality requirements
Working with scrum teams to create and validate acceptance criteria for product backlog items
Provides testing estimates and feedback to the QA manager and Scrum team for project scheduling purposes
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS (IF APPLICABLE)
May work on special projects or other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY/BUDGETARY/EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITY
May communicate with external vendors and service providers
QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or an equivalent combination of experience and training
6+ years of related experience with 2+ years or writing automation scripts required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Troubleshooting and creative thinking to present viable solutions as problems arise
Solid report writing skills and command of written communication
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work within a team environment and collaborate with other professionals
Critical thinking and analysis skills to determine security risks to data, hardware, and software
Strong attention to detail to identify, record, and prioritize issues as they arise
KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Salesforce, POSTMAN, Selenium, Mobile app, Optimizes Work Processes Tech Savvy Drives Results Manages Complexity Collaborates Decision Quality Manages Conflict Plans and Aligns Self-Development Develops Talent Communicates Effectively
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, WORKING CONDITION, AND TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Typical office environment - sedentary with typing, writing, reading requirements
May be able to sit or stand
Speaking, reading, writing, ability to use a telephone and computer
Ability to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally
Ability to interpret various instructions
Ability to work nights and/or weekends when needed
Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization