QA Analyst I

  • Providence, RI
  • Posted 1 day ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 20.00 - 25.00 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Attention To Detail
Test Plans
Scripting
Regression Testing
Microsoft TFS
Scrum
Reporting
Management
Adaptability
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Collaboration
Automated Testing
Performance Testing
HP
Microsoft Test Manager
Test Methods
Verification And Validation
HP Quality Center
Test Management
Waterfall
Agile
Communication
Articulate
Testing
Client/server
Oracle
Database
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented QA Analyst I to join our team in Providence, Rhode Island. In this long-term contract role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the quality and reliability of software applications through meticulous testing and validation processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to effectively contribute to both agile and waterfall development methodologies.

Responsibilities:
Develop and execute detailed test plans and scripts for both manual and automated testing processes.
Collaborate with project teams to understand requirements and ensure proper traceability throughout the testing lifecycle.
Conduct functional, performance, and regression testing to identify and mitigate defects in software applications.
Utilize tools such as HP Quality Center and Team Foundation Server for test management and reporting.
Prepare and present test metrics and reports to stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of testing outcomes.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality risks and gaps.
Execute manual and automated test cases while providing daily status updates on progress.
Participate in scrum meetings to report activities and provide insights into testing results.
Assist with software verification and validation techniques to cover all potential corner cases.
Ensure seamless collaboration with team members and management by being adaptable and cooperative in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with test coordination, manual and automated testing, and performance testing tools such as HP Suite or Microsoft Test Manager.
Proficiency in testing methodologies, verification, and validation techniques.
Strong working knowledge of HP Quality Center and test management tools.
Familiarity with both waterfall and agile development methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Experience in testing web and client-server applications, along with a solid understanding of Oracle database concepts.

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