JPC Partners is looking for a Senior Quality Analyst that will be responsible for implementing test approaches and test plans to test application enhancements and changes against documented business requirements and user stories, in a manner which results in a high-quality solution meeting the functional and non-functional requirements of the user base. Responsibilities
Execute and document test approach, test plans, and scenarios, aligned with Quality Management processes
Work closely with designers, developers, and business SMEs to effectively assure delivery of a quality project
Support continuous improvement of team quality management practices, such as defect management, continuous integration, integration testing, and testing automation.
Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail
Required Skills
7+ years of experience as a quality assurance analyst or tester
Strong analytical skills
Experience with user-centered design and usability testing
Experience with Jira
Experience using iterative development methodologies, specifically SCRUM
Experience working hands on with databases – ability to write queries independently
Experience in defining test strategy/approach, test cases
Strong experience in the testing phase with business personnel, developers and management
Excellent knowledge of testing methodology (white vs. black box testing, function vs. path testing).
Experience developing testing artifacts, such as test plans and test cases
Experience working in multiple Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)
Strong customer and business focus
Strong communication skills – verbal and written
Someone who is energetic and passionate about their work, extremely positive and solution driven
Experience working with large teams, on projects that have different business owners
Preferred Skills
Experience in a SOA / Web Services environment
Experience with test driven or behavior driven development practices
Experience using with defect tracking tools – XRAY for Jira
Experience using automated testing tools – Tricentis TOSCA preferred