Quality Analyst

Urgent looking for QA Analyst on W2 basis / Remote but local to be IOWA State USA

Position title: Contract QA Analyst ll
5+ years of Quality Assurance experience 
Strong manual testing background; automation experience helpful but not required.
Proficiency in SQL Server and API testing
Experience in financial services or investment technology strongly preferred
Comfortable working in an Agile/Scrum environment; strong communication and organizational skills

Length: 6-12 months
Position location: Local candidates preferred; remote candidates considered

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Quality Assurance Analyst (QA) II plans and conducts a wide range of quality
control tests and analysis to ensure all application products and services meet
organizational standards and end-user requirements. This includes performing test
planning, test design and test execution. In addition to QA responsibilities, the Analyst
also executes various administration and support items.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Engages in several areas of software testing: Manual functional testing, manual regression
testing, and executing previously automated tests.
* Analyzes requirements and communicates to QA Manager and project team members any
issues found in them.
* Writes Test Cases and documents test case traceability to requirements, utilizing a Test Case
Management tool such as qTest.
* Research problems reported in production application and communicates results with
appropriate parties for resolution.
* Finds and files bugs.
* Uses available test data and creates new test data when needed.
* Assists the QA project lead in creation of test strategy, test plans, and project reports as
needed
* Works as QA project lead on low to medium complexity projects.
* Delivers assignments with high quality, readability, and timely delivery.
* Creates QA estimations, Test Strategy, and Project Closure documents.
* Creates and communicates the Daily Status Report for active projects
* Proactively identifies test issues and formulates strategies to mitigate schedule impact
 Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Reports: 0
General Description of Indirect Reports (2 and 3-downs): 0

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

 Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance or related field of study; plus 3-4 years of
related industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or
experience.
 Insurance Industry experience working with annuity principles and products along
with related federal and state laws.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 Strong customer service orientation.
 Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively
present information and respond to questions.
 Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail.
 Ability to analyze and synthesize complex information.
 Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications and other software such as LifePRO.
 Good business acumen with the ability to understand business implications of work.
 Ability to work effectively in team environment.
 Knowledge of software development life cycle and basic QE processes.
 Knowledge of typical QA tools such as Test Case and Defect Management tools.
 Uses available test data and creates new test data.
 Familiar with the basics of AEL's applications and typical policy and agent lifecycle.
 Drive to learn newer QA techniques, processes, and toolsNo travel is required for
this position.
 Possesses strong understanding of QE test process.
 Understands AEL's application landscape and key integrations and policy and agent
lifecycles.
 Maintains the regression test suite for the assigned AEL applications.
 Exhibits proficiency in one specialized testing skillset, such as:
Device Testing
LifePRO Policy Admin System
FAST Policy Admin System
Production Parallel testing
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