Job#: 3028925 Job Description: QA Analyst- Develops testing plan scenarios for complex unit, process, function, integration, regression and acceptance testing.
- Assists in identifying and establishing goals for appropriate testing cycles and defines and manages software test environments, test standards and quality assurance tasks.
- Analyzes system requirements and design documents.
- Estimates hours and resources needed for projects under test.
- Develops detailed test cases, scenarios and scripts to ensure application quality.
- Writes test plans, collaborating with other QA and business teams.
- Designs and develops usability testing scenarios, and administers portions of the testing process, to include the use of testers from other teams.
- Uses testing tools to plan, execute and track quality assurance artifacts.
- Meets with PMO, Development and Business to remediate defects.
- Attends product definition and design meetings, functional and technical walkthroughs in order to provide input in the selection of testing tools and approaches.
- Identifies test data, test environment setup and test environment configurations needed to prepare for testing.
- Works with Development, DBAs and business to seed and setup the test environments.
- Recommends program improvements or corrections.
- Presents findings to management and project teams.
- Defines criteria for testing, analyzes results of testing sessions and makes recommendations and offers solutions to Quality Assurance leadership and other stakeholders on the project based on the findings.
- Identifies and documents software and systems defects across products, platforms, and releases.
- Analyzes complex systems requirements and design documents in order to verify that programs function according to actual requirements and established guidelines.
- Helps resolve moderately complex problems detected in testing.
- Provides Triage support to Development, Business and Test teams on internal and external issues.
- Informs management on resource requirements needed to complete software testing.
- To include but not limited to the number of testers, test tools, test data test environments and time needed to complete testing
- Contributes to the achievement of related teams' objectives.
Requirements - Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.
- Systems quality environment required
- Experience in the securities or financial services (Corporate Actions) industry is a plus
- Familiarity with Jira
- Organized
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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