Software Quality Analyst

Software Quality AnalystThe Software Quality Analyst position exists to ensure that software changes are tested and validated prior to releasing them into our production environment. This position is responsible for the full QA lifecycle within an agile team. Manual testing and automated testing skills are used in the functional and regression phases.

Additional skills in performance and security testing are required along with the capability to assess testing needs beyond the obvious.The Software Quality Analyst works closely with Developers and Business Analysts, in an agile sprint format, developing and executing test plans and test cases using automated test methodologies and manual test execution. The QA team members must ensure that the entire QA lifecycle (including feature conception/design, functional testing, security testing, performance testing, regression testing and deployment) is complete for any feature or code output of the given team. Deep knowledge of QA methodology, automation and AF specific products and tools is required to excel in this position.Solid analytic and problem solving skills (key skill)Strong QA Testing skills (key skill)Adheres to AF Policy and ProceduresActs as a role model within and outside AFLooks for opportunities to share knowledge and act as a mentorPerforms duties as team workload necessitatesMaintains a positive, respectful and inclusive attitudeCommunicates regularly with supervisor about team and department issuesDemonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workloadConsistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of positionMeets team and department productivity standardsAlignment with AF Leadership Brand.Develop high-level test plans that cover all phases of testing, including test script automationAlign business and functional requirementsParticipate in the refinement of the team's agile user storiesChallenge assumptions, question, and understand how software will be utilizedConduct manual testing for AF's entire range of software products (client/server applications, web-based products, and data/web services); automated testing utilized where appropriateUse SQL statements for querying data and manipulating test scenarios (for manual and automation)Collaborate with developers and BA's to validate test findingsIdentify and log defects using defect tracking tools.

Validate defect solutionsWorking knowledge and ability in the Cypress test automation toolWork collaboratively with application developers, business team and testing team to identify automation strategy, design automated tests, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable test automation solutionsConduct ongoing automated testing (during development, nearing release and prior to deployment)Attend and participate in all Agile team functions(standups, retrospectives, refinements and planning)Participate in troubleshooting of priority defects (support Technical Services)Continually seek opportunities to increase Member satisfaction and deepen Member relationships.Provide ongoing feedback / improvements to the AF Agile processPromote continuous improvement regarding use of testing tools and quality metricsBachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related fieldMinimum 3 years testing experienceMinimum 1 years of automation testing experience; Cypress Automation ToolAnalyst quality problem-solving skills requiredIndustry-related certifications a plusInsurance industry experience/knowledge a plusStrong interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to train and/or explain product behaviors, new features, and updated functionality. This includes the responsibility to provide "End of Sprint Demos" for the wider team.Ability to function as a liaison between the business, technical organization, and operational areasQuickly understand business issues and data challenges of Member's organization and industryInteract professionally with a diverse project team, including executives, managers, technical IT staff, and subject matter expertsSolid analytic and problem solving skills (key skill)Ability to identify and resolve critical issuesRecognize areas for improvement in internal processes and provide solutionsHigh attention to detailExperience in strategizing and completing functional testing projectsExperience building feature and product based automated testing strategiesWorking knowledge of testing web services using SOAP UIWorking knowledge of QA's role within the Agile software development processWorking knowledge of database modeling and design; strong SQL / query skillsAbility to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneouslyTeam player, open-minded, and flexibleComfortable working in a fast-paced environmentProficient in creating high level test plans, detailed test cases, and test automation scripts for products that have been released into commercial environments.Web services, client/server, and web-based testing experienceWork productively on an independent basis and as part of a teamExperience writing automated test scripts, preferably with CypressThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.AF is a remote working environment.