ABC - Software Tester/QA Analyst 4 (696606)

Software Test AnalystThis position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support the VA ABC Quality Engineering Team performing manual and stress testing. This position will support testing needs for new and legacy system integration needs.Core Job ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with development teams for testing activities including:Requirements gathering and reviewsDevelop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are metWrite and update (manual) test scriptsSecuring and maintaining repeatable test dataAttend daily meetings with team members to discuss progressAssist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessaryCoordinate application deployments with development teamsTest applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, procedures, and/or user storiesFacilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activitiesCreates and owns the development and maintenance of the test strategy/plan on projects of all sizes and complexities with minimal guidance. Understands the individual components of the system and how they interact with one another. Self starter that is able to anticipate the next steps in the design and development of the test strategy. Understand the boundaries of the system and validate the impact of various processes on the system produce desired results. Communicate and document test results to involved parties Work with stakeholders to ensure applications are being developed as expected. Escalates issues and risks to project leadership in accordance with best practices. Work closely with developers and business analysts to ensure product requirements are met. Ensure quality assurance procedures meet ABC/ITSD established development and testing standards. Ensure tasks identified in the master test and quality assurance plans are executed in accordance with defined standards. Maintain project documentation. Provides detailed communication that is both respectful and transparent with management and peers. Exhibits openness to others views. Works independently and/or with others while managing multiple assignments. Maintains study program to enhance QA skills and knowledge on new technologies. Strong time management skillsWhen functioning as a lead QA Analyst on a project:Ensures that the test strategy/plan is executed based on the design and within agreed upon timeframes.Identifies and allocates tasks to the QA team on the project.Establishes standards and norms for the QA team on the project.Defines and ensures the quality, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables generated by the quality assurance team on the project.Ensures professional interactions of the QA team with key stakeholders.Manages the testing portion of the requirements traceability matrix.Assists analysts on team in completing tasks and resolving testing related issues.Partners with Project Manager to remove impediments to analysis team activities.Resolves conflicts between members of the analysis team and any other resource(s) or stakeholder(s) on the project.Facilitates and participates in peer reviews.Represents the QA team in project meetings.Reports on the status of analysis team activities to the project manager/coordinator and QA supervisor on a weekly basis.Required Education, Experience, Licensure, and CertificationBachelor's Degree from a college or university with course work in information systems or computer science; from a community college or equivalent with course work in information systems or computer programming; or with acceptable work experience in information systems. Certification in Quality Assurance Software Testing (CTFL, etc), preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and CompetenciesKnowledge:Extensive knowledge of software testing and maintains documented quality assurance processes. Knowledge of industry web and client server testing best practices and quality assurance methodologies. Knowledge of the Rational Unified Process, Software Engineering Institutes (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMi), and ISO standards. Strong knowledge of SQL database systems and techniques. Knowledge of fundamental quality assurance concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization. Proficient in testing tools such as JMeter, Splunk and Ranorex.

Experience with Jira and Zephyr.

Experience with Microsoft Office. Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, automation and functional testing.