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Form of workABC -Software Test Analyst
MAX VENDOR RATE: ***
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 day/week. No Exceptions!
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 days/week. No Exceptions!
Parking IS available at their facility (at no cost) for contractors.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support the VA ABC Quality Engineering Team performing manual testing. This position will support testing needs for new and legacy system integration needs.
Core Job Responsibilities
Coordinate with project teams for testing activities including:
o Requirements gathering and reviews
o Develop and execute test plans/scripts to ensure that all objectives are met
o Write and update (manual) test scripts
o Securing and maintaining repeatable test data
o Attend daily meetings with team members to discuss progress
o Assist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessary
o Coordinate application deployments with project teams
o Test applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, procedures, and/or user stories
o Facilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activities
Creates 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 skills
Strong knowledge of SQL and ability to create/write SQL queries.
When 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 Certification
Bachelor'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 Competencies
Knowledge:
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 a variety of testing tools. Experience with Jira and Zephyr. Experience with Microsoft Office. Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, and functional testing.
