QA Analyst I

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Analyst I to join our team in Providence, Rhode Island. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through meticulous testing and validation processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to effectively contribute to both agile and waterfall development methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute detailed test plans and scripts for both manual and automated testing processes.

• Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and ensure proper traceability throughout the testing lifecycle.

• Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing to identify and mitigate defects in software applications.

• Utilize tools such as HP Quality Center and Team Foundation Server for test management and reporting.

• Prepare and present test metrics and reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of testing outcomes.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality risks and gaps.

• Execute manual and automated test cases while providing daily status updates on progress.

• Participate in scrum meetings to report activities and provide insights into testing results.

• Assist with software verification and validation techniques to cover all potential corner cases.

• Ensure seamless collaboration with team members and management by being adaptable and cooperative in a dynamic environment.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience with test coordination, manual and automated testing, and performance testing tools such as HP Suite or Microsoft Test Manager.

• Proficiency in testing methodologies, verification, and validation techniques.

• Strong working knowledge of HP Quality Center and test management tools.

• Familiarity with both waterfall and agile development methodologies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• Experience in testing web and client-server applications, along with a solid understanding of Oracle database concepts.