Quality Assurance Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst in Peoria, IL.

Summary:
The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for working with the Quality Assurance Management and IT Management in performing quality assurance activities to achieve corporate goals and objectives. The Quality Assurance Analyst must have broad knowledge in testing methodology & tools, with an understanding of technology, and industry best standards and procedures. In addition, you will apply basic level skills in data analysis, and the ability to identify risks and Issues. In this role, you will work with the coordination and guidance of the Quality Assurance Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the entire Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) - design, construction, execution of appropriate comprehensive test cases, verifying feature set and functionality and identifying defects through systematic testing of the project
* Conduct all aspects of quality assurance including problem analysis, applying industry best practices, quality reviews and reporting quality metrics
* Think outside the box in a creative fashion to find edge cases and ways to break new features
* Execute manual and automated test cases/steps, update documentation accordingly with results defect tracking and resolution progress
* Assist in the construction, execution and ongoing maintenance of automated testing scripts and full regression testing suites
* Prepare and execute testing strategies including Smoke, Application, Integration, System Integration, and regression testing
* Shares knowledge and mentors lesser experienced team members

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Technology or equivalent or 8+ years of QA and software testing experience
* Recommended Certifications: ISTQB/ASTQB, CSM
* 1 to 3 years as a Quality Assurance and Software Testing experience
* Strong understanding of relational databases, distributed architecture, and web application concepts
* Fully understands software development lifecycle and experience with a variety approach to software testing; Agile methodology will be a plus
* Excellent reasoning and research skills; the ability to see the -big picture- and manage the details
* Possess a -test to break- attitude toward testing. Ability to understand complex business processes
* Meticulous, detailed aptitude. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
* Intermediate level SQL skills with data migration project experience desired
* Experience with at least one of the scripting languages (JavaScript, Perl, Ruby, Python Java, C#) will be a plus
* Experience with at least one of the automation tools HP ALM, Selenium, TestComplete, RFT, SOAPUI, PostMan, etc. will be a plus
* Good verbal and written communication skills and Insurance domain experience will be a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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