IT Software QA Specialist Sr

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Description

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Manager's Notes

Proactively engage in the end-to-end software testing cycle as it pertains to the assigned projects
Ability to independently create and execute test plan, test design, test data.
Ability to work and mange deliverables in multiple projects in parallel and manage time effectively
Collaborate and work closely with other QA, SA and Dev teams for defect resolution
Work closely and follow direction from Project management / leadership team
Develop and execute test cases, scripts, plans and procedures (manual and automated).
Knowledge and experience in testing and documenting test results related to IT projects of data warehousing, IT application / product development, ETL, data modeling, reporting, data visualization, reporting and software upgrades regression test verifications.
Good understanding of SDLC process and procedures
Experience in gathering and documenting requirements related to enterprise initiatives projects, system migration or upgrade projects, data warehousing and visualizations
Good knowledge of PL/SQL and able to write medium to complex queries
Working experience with SAP BO, Tableau, Oracle Exadata, SAP HANA is an added advantage
Knowledge of data test analysis with strong Excel skills

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop, maintain, test and debug tests for software to meet defined requirements; to formulate and define moderately complex system scope and objectives; to prepare detailed specifications for testing applications; and to design, implement, test, debug, document and maintain test scripts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Becomes familiar with most aspects of the application including reports, parameters, claims management, intake services, carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces. Analyzes user needs as required; assists in design of tests to verify that end user needs have been met. Develops and modifies software test scripts and test plans to verify systems meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests; develops and maintains software test script and test plans to verify systems meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups. Tests and verifies assigned projects; assists in testing projects for members of the programming staff. Prepares documentation on new or existing software. Investigates call escalations from the support staff; makes necessary corrections to data and/or software tests. Assists in the professional growth of other quality assurance analysts. Follows pre-established standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development of tests and test plans. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current quality assurance tools and other technology advances. Delivers and maintains the highest quality of customer services to our clients.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organization's quality program(s).

Qualifications

Education & Licensing Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred. Experience Six (6) years of information technology/computer science experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of testing and/or business analytical experience. Experience in interpreting user requirements and development of business application tests strongly preferred. Skills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of software testing and test design Good oral and written communication skills PC literate, including Microsoft Office products Analytical and interpretive skills Strong organizational skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent negotiation skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.